Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson leaves practice early, escorted into facility

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson exited practice early Monday and was escorted by a trainer to the team facility. Powers-Johnson had been competing with Caleb Rogers for the right guard position. Although some rotation occurred, Powers-Johnson started in the Raiders' 27-14 preseason loss to Arizona on Thursday night.

He also received the most first-string repetitions during practice on Sunday. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, when asked about Powers-Johnson's progress, stated, "No," when asked if he was solidifying the position. Powers-Johnson, a second-round draft pick in 2024 from Oregon, has faced injuries and inconsistency but has appeared focused this training camp.

He removed himself from social media earlier this month, stating, "I’m just working. I’m trying to get better every day. We are trying to get better every day. It’s not about what I do or what I put out there. It’s about what we do. It’s not one person. It’s a whole team." The Raiders headed to Houston for a joint workout with the Texans after practice on Monday and will face Houston in a preseason game on Thursday night.