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RaidersJackson Powers-Johnson Facing Extended Absence With Ankle Injury

Veteran Alex Cappa is in line to replace him as Las Vegas assesses a battered interior line.

Overview

  • The starting right guard was hurt in the second quarter of the 10-7 loss to Denver, was helped off, carted to the locker room, and did not return.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll said the ankle injury will keep Jackson Powers-Johnson out "for a while" with additional evaluation to set the timetable.
  • Alex Cappa finished the game at right guard and is expected to move into the starting role in Powers-Johnson’s absence.
  • Las Vegas dropped to 2-7 after allowing six sacks and managing 74 rushing yards in the defeat.
  • Depth is strained after left guard Dylan Parham’s recent ankle injury, and the line’s struggles have affected protection for Geno Smith and the development of rookie runner Ashton Jeanty.