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Raiders Place Jackson Powers-Johnson on IR as Ankle Injury Puts Season in Jeopardy

The designation further strains a battered offensive front that is still awaiting clarity on the injury’s full severity.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) is rendered aid from the training staff against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during training camp press conference at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the right guard’s ankle injury could be season-ending, after Pete Carroll said he would be out “awhile.”
  • Powers-Johnson left in the second quarter against the Broncos after rolling his ankle on a sack and was helped to the locker room.
  • Alex Cappa is expected to step in at right guard, while undrafted rookie Will Putnam drew praise from Geno Smith for his spot duty.
  • Las Vegas is already shorthanded up front with left tackle Kolton Miller on injured reserve and left guard Dylan Parham dealing with a high ankle sprain.
  • Protection and rushing issues persist for the Raiders, with Geno Smith sacked 27 times this season and nursing a quad injury as the run game stalled after Powers-Johnson exited.