Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: All set for Week 5
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Richardson (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Richardson was unavailable for the team's last two games due to a hamstring injury but he now appears to be healthy ahead of Week 5. The cornerback has operated exclusively as a special-teams option this season, and he'll be back in that role Sunday in Indianapolis.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Not playing in Week 4
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Richardson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Bears.
The veteran cornerback had managed to work back to a full practice Friday after limited sessions the first two days of Week 4 prep, making his inactive status for a second straight game somewhat surprising. The second-year cornerback's next opportunity to take the field comes in a Week 5 matchup against the Colts next Sunday.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Full practice Friday
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Richardson (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday versus Chicago, Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com reports.
Richardson was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. The cornerback was forced to miss the team's Week 3 loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, and if he can't go in Week 4 against the Bears, it wouldn't carry much an impact on the Raiders' defense.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Not playing Week 3
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Richardson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Richardson logged a pair of limited practice sessions to end the week and was deemed questionable entering Sunday. He ultimately won't be able to suit up for the first time this season. Richardson played exclusively on special teams during Las Vegas' first two games, so that's where his absence will be most felt while he remains out.
Richardson finished the 2024 season with 46 total tackles (27 solo) and three pass breakups across 12 games.
Richardson missed the first five games of the 2024 season with a hamstring injury, but once he returned, he provided the Raiders with a valuable addition to the secondary. The rookie finished with the third-highest amount of tackles at cornerback on the team behind Jack Jones and Nate Hobbs. Richardson could step into a more prominent role in 2025 with Hobbs heading into the offseason as a free agent.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Six tackles against New Orleans
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Richardson tallied six tackles (three solo) during the Raiders' 25-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
The rookie fourth-round pick played every single defensive snap Sunday, which he has done in five of the Raiders' seven games since the Week 10 bye. Over that span, Richardson has accumulated 34 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Richardson will look to end his rookie campaign on a strong note against Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Sunday.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Team-high tackle total in loss
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Richardson finished with eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos.
The rookie, who missed the first five games of the season with a hamstring injury, also played on every defensive snap for the first time this season. Richardson played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 11 after seeing 38 combined defensive snaps over the previous four games. The fourth-round pick's status for next week will likely depend on the availability of Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) and Nate Hobbs (ankle).
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Missing Week 5
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Richardson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Richardson has still yet to suit up for the Raiders this season after sustaining a hamstring injury at the beginning of September. Expect Darnay Holmes and Sam Webb to continue seeing increased reps with the Raiders' first-team defense while Richardson continues to recover.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Not playing vs. Cleveland
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Richardson (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Richardson will now miss his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he sustained in early September. The rookie fourth-round pick will have to wait until at least Week 5 against the Broncos on Oct. 6 to make his NFL debut.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Won't play vs. Panthers
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Richardson (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game versus Carolina.
Richardson will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Las Vegas will probably continue to lean more on 2023 fourth-rounder Jakorian Bennett for snaps at corner with Richardson unavailable.
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Raiders' Decamerion Richardson: Not likely to play Week 3
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Richardson (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Richardson has been unable to practice in any capacity during the regular season due to a hamstring injury. Given his lack of practice, the rookie fourth-round pick is unlikely to make his NFL debut Sunday.