Raiders injury news: Jackson Powers-Johnson not practicing Wednesday

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to begin practice ahead of their crucial game against the Kansas City Chiefs but are currently without their starting right guard, Jackson Powers-Johnson. This absence is due to a groin injury that kept him off the field for the team's Sunday match against the New Orleans Saints. Coach Klint Kubiak revealed on Wednesday that Powers-Johnson missed the last five plays of the game due to this injury.

Nevertheless, the Raiders are optimistic about the prospect of Powers-Johnson participating in practice sessions this week, potentially paving the way for his return to the lineup for Sunday's match. In case Powers-Johnson is unable to play, rookie third-round pick Caleb Rogers is prepared to step up and take his place at the starting position.

Meanwhile, rookie safety Treydan Stukes, who was sidelined after suffering a concussion during the Saints game, has been cleared by the NFL's concussion protocol. Consequently, he is set to fully participate in practice on Wednesday, a day before the high-stake game against the Chiefs.

Additionally, the Raiders are awaiting the return of their third-string quarterback, Aidan O’Connell, who has been away from the team for 13 days. O’Connell's absence is a result of the sudden passing of his father. While the team remains hopeful that O’Connell will join them back at the facility this week, no specific timeline has been provided for his return.