Overview
- Coach Klint Kubiak confirmed both starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson and reserve receiver Dont’e Thornton took part in Wednesday practice as the team prepared for its trip to New England.
- Powers-Johnson, a 2024 second-round pick who missed the Week 4 game after a groin injury, is expected to be available for Sunday’s game barring a setback in practice.
- Thornton, a 2025 fourth-round pick who has spent the last four games on injured reserve, opened his practice window and can be added to the active roster any time before the Raiders’ 21-day window closes.
- Receiver Jalen Nailor remained out while he progresses through the concussion protocol, which leaves the Raiders short on healthy wideouts and creates chances for backups.
- With Jack Bech on injured reserve and Caleb Rogers having spelled Powers-Johnson earlier, the practice returns reshape depth and could give younger players meaningful snaps if activations are made.