Williams’ practice return step in the right direction
Raiders receiver coming back from plantar fasciitis
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Quarterback Derek Carr had a welcome sight when he walked out on the practice field Wednesday.
Tyrell Williams, the Raiders’ top wide receiver, participated in a limited capacity after missing the last two games with plantar fasciitis.
“It’s very nice to have No. 16 back on the field,” Carr said. “A familiar
Injury report
While Williams returned to practice, several offensive standouts were missing Wednesday.
Running back Josh Jacobs didn’t participate as he deals with a shoulder injury that caused him to get an injection during the game in Green Bay. Starting offensive linemen Gabe Jackson and Rodney Hudson also missed the session.
Jackson missed the first five games of the season with a knee injury before making his debut Sunday.
“He’s still very sore. We’ll list him as questionable for the game,” Gruden said of Jacobs. Jackson and Hudson “are dealing with stuff.
Not only did Gabe come back and play, he played the whole game and played really good. He’s got some swelling and he’s sore. Rodney’s got a foot ailment. He’s sore. … We’re in the process of seeing who’s available and who needs to step up.”
Trent Brown was a limited participant after missing every practice last week with a calf injury and sitting out the loss to the Packers.
Edebali signed
The Raiders signed free agent defensive end Kasim Edebali on Wednesday and added offensive lineman Kyle Kalis to the practice squad.
Edebali has played five NFL seasons, recording eight sacks in 62 career games for the Saints, Broncos, Lions and Bengals.
“(Edebali) has played pretty good for a couple different teams,” Gruden said. “He’s got some pass rush to him. A really good, hard-working kid, so we’re happy to have him.”
The 30-year-old native of Hamburg, Germany, played at Boston College. He was released by the Philadelphia Eagles just before the start of this season.
Kalis has played in seven games, including two starts, over the last two seasons with the Colts and Browns. He was undrafted out of Michigan in 2017.
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