Raiders report: Coach rules two stars out for Sunday’s home game
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce ruled two of his star players out for Sunday’s game against the Browns at Allegiant Stadium when he spoke before Friday’s practice.
The team’s injury report, released later in the day, confirmed wide receiver Davante Adams is out with a hamstring injury. But edge rusher Maxx Crosby was listed as doubtful with an ankle injury, despite Pierce saying Crosby will “be out” as well.
It’s rare for a player to play in a game after being declared doubtful. But Crosby is one of the rare exceptions, as he played against the Chiefs on Nov. 26 despite being given a doubtful tag earlier in the week due to a knee injury.
Crosby, 27, has not missed a game in his career. He played through a high-ankle sprain last week in the Raiders’ 36-22 loss to the Panthers.
Adams, 31, was injured during Thursday’s practice. Pierce said he didn’t know how much time Adams will miss.
“I just know he’s out this week,” Pierce said. “But he’s kind of like Maxx. … You never know how they’ll respond. They’ve been doing this a long time in their career, but I just know for this week, he’ll be out.”
Adams and Crosby aren’t the Raiders’ only injured starters.
Right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. is listed as doubtful with knee and ankle injuries. Like Crosby, Pierce said Munford will not play Sunday.
Linebacker Divine Deable will miss his second straight game with an oblique injury. Tight end Michael Mayer is out for personal reasons.
Rookie cornerback Decamerion Richardson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury he’s had all year.
Linebacker Kana’i Mauga (calf) and running back Ameer Abdullah (back) both did not participate in Friday’s practice. They are questionable.
The Browns will be without several players as well.
Tight end David Njoku (ankle), running back Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring) and offensive tackles Jack Conklin (hamstring) and Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) have all been ruled out.
Defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning defensive player of the year, was a full participant in Friday’s practice and will not have a designation for Sunday’s game despite dealing with foot, thigh and Achilles injuries.
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