Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Low output in Week 10 loss
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Pola-Mao logged three tackles (one solo) during the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.
Pola-Mao played every single defensive snap for the eighth time this season, but his three stops matched a season low. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 51 tackles (32 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions) through nine regular-season games. Pola-Mao will look for a bigger game in Week 11 against the Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 17.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Set to face Broncos
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Pola-Mao (hip) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Pola-Mao was a limited participant in the Raiders' walkthroughs in preparation for Thursday's game. That will be enough for him to suit up, and he should play nearly every defensive snap while carrying strong IDP value.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Questionable for TNF
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Pola-Mao (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Pola-Mao was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday and Wednesday (which was a walkthrough) due to a hip issue, and his status for Thursday's game may not be known until the Raiders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Tristin McCollum would likely start alongside Jeremy Chinn at safety if Pola-Mao is not cleared to play Week 10.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Limited in practice Tuesday
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Pola-Mao (hip) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Pola-Mao popped up on the injury report once again this week, but this time with a different injury. The former USC Trojan was dealing with a knee and ankle injury last week, but now has a hip problem. He was estimated to be a full participant in Monday's walkthrough, so the downgrade in status isn't a great sign for a short week.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Cleared for Week 9
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Pola-Mao does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Pola-Mao was limited in practice Thursday with knee and ankle injuries. However, he logged full sessions Wednesday and Friday and should be ready to play a key defensive role in Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Working through lower-body injuries
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Pola-Mao (knee/ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Pola-Mao sustained an ankle injury during the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, and he now appears to also be working through a knee issue. He downgraded from a full participant in Wednesday's practice to a limited participant Thursday, so Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Jacksonville on Sunday. Tristin McCollum would be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Jeremy Chinn if Pola-Mao is not cleared to play Week 9.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Dealing with ankle injury
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Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Pola-Mao sustained an ankle injury during the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Pola-Mao played 75 of 81 defensive snaps (92.6 percent) and finished Sunday's blowout loss with 10 tackles (eight solo). The severity of his ankle injury isn't clear, but the Raiders are on a bye for Week 8, which gives him additional time to recover and be available for Las Vegas' Week 9 clash against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 2. Tristin McCollum would be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Jeremy Chinn if Pola-Mao were to miss time.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Five tackles in loss
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Pola-Mao recorded five total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Commanders.
Pola-Mao maintained his consistent level of play in Week 3, reaching at least five takedowns for the third consecutive game to open the year. The safety has now compiled 17 total tackles (10 solo) and an interception to this point in the season.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Picks off Maye in Week 1 win
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Pola-Mao logged seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Las Vegas' 20-13 win over New England on Sunday.
Pola-Mao picked off an overthrown pass from Drake Maye intended for Stefon Diggs, which led to a Ashton Jeanty three-yard rushing touchdown five plays later. Pola-Mao was one of six Las Vegas players to play every defensive snap, and his five solo tackles was second most on the team behind Devin White (eight).
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Starts 14 games in third season
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Pola-Mao finished the 2024 season with 89 tackles (57 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 17 games with Las Vegas.
Undrafted out of USC in 2022, Pola-Mao appeared in 27 games for the Raiders from 2022-2023, but he mainly played on special teams. Pola-Mao got a chance to play more on defense in 2024 and started 14 of the 17 games he appeared in, logging 86 percent of the defensive snaps after recording just 12 percent of the plays on defense the previous season. Pola-Mao obviously set career highs across the board and is scheduled to be a restricted free agent in March.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Career-high 11 tackles in win
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Pola-Mao racked up 11 tackles (seven solo) and two forced fumbles in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars.
Pola-Mao's 11 tackles marked a new career high for the undrafted 25-year-old, and they were enough to pace the Raiders defense for a second straight week. The every-down safety now gets a chance to face a struggling Saints offense that just got blanked in Green Bay on Monday Night Football.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Leading tackler in loss
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Pola-Mao registered nine tackles (six solo) during Las Vegas' loss to the Falcons on Monday.
Pola-Mao had his best game of the campaign Monday despite the loss, as he racked up a season-high nine tackles. The 25-year-old's strong season continues, as he's now recorded a career-best 65 tackles (43 solo), with 1.0 sacks, in just 14 games played.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Leads team in tackles
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Pola-Mao tallied seven tackles (six solo) during Las Vegas' loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Pola-Mao had a productive outing despite the loss, as he managed to lead the Raiders in tackles. Throughout just seven games played this season, the 25-year-old has already amassed a career-high 29 tackles (20 solo).
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Contributes in win
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Pola-Mao recorded six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in the Raiders' 20-16 win over the Browns on Sunday.
The new starting safety passed his first test after stepping in for Marcus Epps, who tore his ACL in Week 3. Pola-Mao also played on all 57 defensive snaps and helped limit the Browns to 241 yards of total offense.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Back with Raiders
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The Raiders re-signed Pola-Mao on Thursday.
Pola-Mao has been a significant contributor on special teams for his first two seasons in the league. He also managed the first pick of his career in 2023, though he's not likely to see many defensive snaps in 2024.
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Raiders' Isaiah Pola-Mao: Snags first career pick
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Pola-Mao logged seven tackles (four solo) and an interception in Las Vegas' 20-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Pola-Mao saw increased playing time with Marcus Epps (neck) exiting the game with an injury and managed to record the first interception of his career. If Epps ends up missing extended time, Pola-Mao could potentially start at safety.
