Raiders' Marcus Epps Out for Season with Torn ACL

The team's starting safety and defensive leader will miss the remainder of 2024, impacting Las Vegas' already struggling defense.

Marcus Epps suffered a torn ACL during the Raiders' loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.
Epps, a team captain and starter since joining the Raiders in 2023, will be out for the rest of the season.
The injury leaves the Raiders' defense, already ranked 28th in scoring, with a significant gap to fill.
Isaiah Pola-Mao and Chris Smith II are potential replacements, but both lack extensive game experience.
Epps' injury, along with the loss of defensive end Malcolm Koonce, further complicates the Raiders' defensive challenges.