The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Denver Broncos on Sunday without several key players, including wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Zamir White. Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, is sidelined due to a hamstring injury and is away from the team amid trade rumors. White, who injured his groin during Wednesday’s practice, has not returned since.
Their absence is a significant setback for the Raiders’ offense as they approach an important divisional matchup. Additionally, right tackle Thayer Munford Jr., linebacker Luke Masterson, and tight end Michael Mayer are also out due to injuries or personal reasons, further depleting the roster. Safety Trey Taylor and cornerback Decamerion Richardson will also be unavailable.
The Raiders’ injury struggles continue to mount, and their depth will be tested going into Week 5. Defensive end Maxx Crosby, a three-time Pro Bowler, is listed as questionable with a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 2. Although he returned to practice on Friday, he was limited.
Crosby missed last week’s game, his first absence in his six-year career, and his potential return would be a big boost for the Raiders’ defense, which has heavily relied on his 3.0 sacks this season.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged the team’s injury challenges, noting that this is a part of the game, particularly by Week 5 of the NFL season. The team remains focused on preparing for the Broncos, with rookie linebacker Tommy Eichenberg expected to replace Masterson, while Divine Deablo’s status remains uncertain due to an oblique injury.
On offense, Alexander Mattison will step in for White. Though Mattison has been productive in limited action this season, with 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, White’s 152 rushing yards make his absence a notable gap that Mattison will need to fill against a strong Denver defense.
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