Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Will start at guard
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Powers-Johnson will start at right guard for the Raiders during the upcoming campaign, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson had previously been listed as the team's starting center but will seemingly play at guard instead. Will Putnam will likely serve as Las Vegas' starting center instead of Powers-Johnson.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Plays in preseason loss
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Powers-Johnson (ribs) played 15 snaps on offense and two on special teams during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.
Powers-Johnson picked up a ribs injury during the team's preseason opener against the Seahawks last week but is now healthy again. The 22-year-old is expected to serve as the team's starting center once the regular season begins.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Dealing with ribs issue
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Powers-Johnson suffered a ribs injury in Thursday's preseason opener against Seattle, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Powers-Johnson saw extensive action versus the Seahawks, playing 40 offensive snaps at right guard, but he came down with an injury along the way. Coach Pete Carroll suggested the injury isn't a long-term concern, according to Reed.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Healthy ahead of Week 3
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Powers-Johnson (illness) did not appear on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson appears to be feeling better after missing the first two weeks of the season with an illness. The 21-year-old will be back in his role as a top reserve option behind Cody Whitehair and Dylan Parham at offensive guard ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Panthers at home.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Still ill
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Powers-Johnson (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.
Powers-Johnson was unable to suit up for Week 1 for the same illness. He was able to log three limited practices this week, so he may be on the mend and ready to make his NFL debut next Sunday against the Panthers.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Questionable for Week 2
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Powers-Johnson (illness) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Powers-Johnson didn't suit up in Week 1 due to the illness, and he's at risk of sitting out Sunday as well. The offensive lineman was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this week, so he could be a game-time call. If Jackson-Powers suits up, he'll be making his regular-season professional debut after being selected by Las Vegas in the second round of April's NFL Draft.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Remains limited Wednesday
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Powers-Johnson (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson still appears to be dealing with the illness that forced him to miss Las Vegas' Week 1 loss to the Chargers. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a greater indication of whether he'll be able to make his NFL debut in Week 2. If Powers-Johnson is still unable to go Sunday, expect Jordan Meredith to serve as the Raiders' top backup guard.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Missing Week 1
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Powers-Johnson (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Oregon will have to put his NFL debut on hold, as he's missing Las Vegas' regular-season opener due to an illness. Expect Jordan Meredith to serve as the Raiders' top reserve guard in Powers-Johnson's stead.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Taken off PUP list
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The Raiders removed Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Wednesday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Powers-Johnson had been dealing with an undisclosed injury that landed him on the PUP list, but he is now set to return to practice. Now healthy, the rookie second-round pick could potentially serve as a starter on the offensive line once the regular season begins.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Placed on PUP list
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Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Powers-Johnson was selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he'll be unavailable for the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. He's eligible to return to practice and play at any point this preseason and once healthy, the 21-year-old appears to be geared up for a starting role on the offensive line for Las Vegas.
