The Raiders’ game against the Buccaneers is on target to be played if no new positive COVID-19 tests occur on Sunday morning.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Trent Brown’s positive test leaves the team without him and safety Johnathan Abram on Sunday and could force the Raiders to play without their starting offensive line.
As the Raiders await the return of four key players on Sunday morning, the question now is what will they do along their offensive line?
Trent Brown tested positive for the virus on Tuesday, and his four starting offensive linemates are high-risk contacts. All five will be sidelined until Sunday at the earliest.
For the second straight day, the Raiders will be without their starting offensive line and Johnathan Abram due to COVID-19 contact tracing.
The Raiders’ entire starting offensive line was sent home because of COVID-19 protocols after Trent Brown tested positive.
The current .426 winning percentage of the Raiders’ remaining opponents creates the fifth-easiest schedule in the NFL. But up first is a game against the 4-2 Buccaneers.
The Raiders signed defensive end David Irving on Tuesday and assigned him to their practice squad. He was recently reinstated by the NFL after serving a one-year suspension.
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Coach Jon Gruden earned his signature victory Sunday since returning to the Raiders three years ago.
The Raiders also announced their inactive players for Sunday’s 10 a.m. game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.
The Raiders have to avoid their propensity to shoot themselves in the foot at key moments and overcome a defense that hasn’t played to its potential.
An early morning report indicated a Chiefs strength and conditioning coach tested positive for COVID-19. No word on how it might affect Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown played at a Pro Bowl level when healthy, but injuries have limited his time on the field.