Mauga (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
The 24-year-old missed the Raiders' Week 16 win over the Jaguars due to an illness and was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a calf injury. However, Mauga logged a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past both issues in time to play Sunday. With Mauga back at full health, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in Las Vegas' linebacker corps in Week 17.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Won't play against Jacksonville
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Mauga (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Mauga was unable to practice Friday due to an illness, and it appears serious enough for him to be sidelined Sunday. He'll look to shake off the ailment and return for the Raiders' Week 17 contest against the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 29. Amari Gainer and Amari Burney will be Las Vegas' rotational linebackers Sunday behind starters Divine Deablo, Robert Spillane and Tommy Eichenberg due to Mauga's absence.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Past knee injury
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Mauga (knee) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Despite finishing last week with a full practice Friday, Mauga was sidelined for a second straight game due to a knee injury. However, he wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that Mauga should be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals barring any setbacks. Mauga has served solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle over five regular-season games.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Won't play against Chiefs
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Mauga (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 clash against Kansas City.
Mauga will miss a second consecutive contest due to a knee injury. He did manage to log an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week, so he seems to be improving. Mauga's absence Sunday will primarily impact the Raiders on special teams, as he's yet to log a defensive snap this season.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Logs full practice Friday
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Mauga (knee) practiced in full Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Mauga was unable to play in Week 7 against the Rams due to a knee injury. He finished the week with a full practice Friday, and the 24-year-old could return for Sunday's AFC West clash. Mauga has contributed solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Won't suit up vs. Rams
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Mauga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Mauga has not been able to practice all week due to a knee injury, and he will not play Week 7. His next chance at suiting up will be against the Chiefs on Oct. 27. Mauga has served solely on special teams this year and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Back in action
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Mauga (knee) participated in the Raiders' offseason program Wednesday.
Mauga played in five games in 2023, contributing primarily on special teams. His campaign came to a close prematurely due to a knee injury, but it appears as if he's made a full recovery heading into 2024.
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Raiders' Kana'i Mauga: Retuns to practice Wednesday
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Mauga (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Raiders on Wednesday.
Mauga returned to practice for the first time since landing on IR with a knee injury Oct. 30. The 23-year-old logged consistent playing time on special teams for four games in a row before his injury, logging three tackles over this span.
