Injury report
At his Monday news conference, Gruden referred to quarterback Derek Carr, running back Josh Jacobs and right tackle Alex Leatherwood as questionable for Sunday’s game against Miami, though that designation doesn’t mean the same for all three players.
Carr had an MRI on his ankle Monday after shaking off the injury and finishing off a strong performance against Pittsburgh. He appears to be trending in the right direction.
“I think he’s going to be able to play,” Gruden said. “I’m not sure. We’ll have the official injury list for you … but I think right now he’s questionable.”
The first injury report of the week will be released on Wednesday.
Jacobs missed Sunday’s game, and there appears to be some pessimism about his availability.
“I met with him this morning, and he’s in great spirits,”
Gruden said. “He’s really happy with the win. I would think he’s day to day and very questionable again for this game.”
As for Leatherwood, who left Sunday’s game and did not return, the jury is still out.
“We’re going to call it a back strain,” Gruden said. “So, he’s being evaluated as we speak, and we’ll list him I’m sure as questionable until we get further information. But we need our right tackle for sure.”
Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue was able to play 29 snaps against the Steelers despite battling a hamstring injury all week.
The Raiders also returned Trey Ragas and Lester Cotton Sr. back to the practice squad and released cornerback Nevin Lawson, who has completed his league-mandated two-game suspension to start the season.