NFL Injury Report: Raiders-49ers (Wednesday)

Both Robert Gallery and Darren McFadden practiced today, albeit limited, and both are likely to play this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers according to coach Tom Cable.  He was not as forth coming with QB Bruce Gradkowski.  It looks like Jason Campbell will be the starting QB for the Oakland Raiders.

On the other side of the Bay there is not much news.  Most of the focus in today's meeting with the local media was spent on the 0-5 record and the play in the trenches.  The most interesting item today was the discussion with Mike Singletary about Patrick Willis' ineffectiveness this season.  

Oakland

Did Not Participate: RB Michael Bennett (hamstring), LB Travis Goethel (back), QB Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder), DT John Henderson (foot), LB Thomas Howard (knee), WR Chaz Schilens (knee)

Limited Participation: OG Robert Gallery (hamstring), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (knee), OG Daniel Loper (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (hamstring), CB Jeremy Ware (ankle)

San Francisco

Did Not Participate: S Curtis Taylor (quad), TE Delanie Walker (ankle)

Limited Participation: OT Joe Staley (shoulder)

NFL Injury Report: Chargers-Raiders (Wednesday)

-Darren McFadden's injury problems are back now.  It looks like he will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers and that Michael Bush will be the primary back.

-Rolando McClain also missed today's practice but according to head coach Tom Cable it was related to "a loss in his family."

-Good news on the offensive line front.  Cable indicated that left guard Robert Gallery could be close and has not been ruled out for Sunday's game.


San Diego

Out: LB Larry English (foot)
Did Not Participate: LB Brandon Siler (foot), S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring)
Limited Participation: LB Shawne Merriman (calf), OG Louis Vasquez (knee)

Oakland

Did Not Participate: RB Michael Bennett (hamstring), OG Robert Gallery (hamstring), LB Travis Goethel (back), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), DT John Henderson (foot), LB Thomas Howard (knee), LB Rolando McClain (not injury related), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring), RB Darren McFadden (hamstring), WR Chaz Schilens (knee), CB Jeremy Ware (ankle)
Limited Participation: LB Ricky Brown (hamstring), QB Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder), TE Zach Miller (hip)
Full Participation: S Hiram Eugene (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (ankle)

Week 2: Rams @ Raiders Injury Report

Good news for the Raiders is that Michael Bush will likely play according to their injury report.  The not so good news is that the already questionable offensive line will lose a starter likely, with Robert Gallery listed as doubtful.


Injury Report:


St. Louis

Out: LB Chris Chamberlain (toe), Michael Hoomanawanui (ankle), Josh Hull (knee)
Doubtful: CB Kevin Dockery (hamstring)
Questionable: DT Clifton Ryan (migraines), CB Justin King (hamstring)
Probable: RB Steven Jackson (knee), DT Fred Robbins (foot), WR Laurent Robinson (ankle), DT Darell Scott (knee)

Oakland

Out: LB Travis Goethel (back), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring), WR Chaz Schilens (knee)
Doubtful: G Robert Gallery (hamstring)
Probable: DE Richard Seymour (hamstring), RB Michael Bush (thumb), S Hiram Eugene (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (neck), DT Desmond Bryant (elbow), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (groin)

Raiders cut Yamon Figurs, home opener to be blacked out

Who would have thought that the Oakland Raiders would have less drama than the San Francisco 49ers.  The only news coming out of Oakland is a few roster moves and injuries.  So here's the most interesting things going on in Raider land.

• The Raiders have cut kickoff/punt returner Yamon Figurs after he looked pretty bad in those duties against the Tennessee Titans.  Head coach Tom Cable said that both Johnnie Lee Higgins and Jacoby Ford would take over those duties.
• Offensive linemen Robert Gallery and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha sat out today's practice with injuries but it looks like both will play in Sunday's game along with running back Michael Bush who was back participating in practice.
• It's official, the Raiders first home game will be blacked out in the local markets.  It's the first home opener to be blacked out since the 2004 season.