Full Injury Report: Heyward-Bey Doubtful; Barnes, Spencer Still Out
Five days after the Oakland Raiders’ Darrius Heyward-Bey was carted off the playing field last Sunday, he was back on the practice field today. No, he wasn’t practicing, he was just watching his teammates prepare for the upcoming game vs. the Broncos in Denver.
Being on the sidelines is OK with Heyward-Bey, who says he’s happy that “So far I’ve been able to walk, talk and eat.” It’s a little curious that Dennis Allen didn’t list the 4the year wide receiver as “out” instead of “doubtful” for Sunday’s game, but the result is the same, there is almost no chance that “DHB” will be out on the field when the Raiders take on the Broncos.
Khalif Barnes is still out, meaning that Willie Smith will be back in at right tackle. Also, Michael Huff will be making his second straight start at cornerback on Sunday, replacing Shawntae Spencer who has once again been ruled out due to a foot injury.
OAKLAND RAIDERS STATUS REPORT
OUT
T Khalif Barnes (groin), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
DOUBTFUL
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck)
QUESTIONABLE
RB Mike Goodson (hamstring), TE Richard Gordon (hamstring), TE Brandon Myers (concussion), WR Rod Streater (eye, neck)
PROBABLE
TE David Ausberry (shoulder), S Michael Huff (knee), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), DT Tommy Kelly (knee), RB Darren McFadden (shoulder), C Alex Parsons (shoulder), DT Richard Seymour (knee)
PRACTICE REPORT
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday
T Khalif Barnes (groin), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck), DT Richard Seymour (knee), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Thursday
T Khalif Barnes (groin), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Friday
T Khalif Barnes (groin), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Limited participation in practice
Wednesday
RB Mike Goodson (hamstring), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), DT Tommy Kelly (knee), RB Darren McFadden (shoulder), TE Brandon Myers (concussion), C Alex Parsons (shoulder), WR Rod Streater (eye)
Thursday
RB Mike Goodson (hamstring), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), DT Tommy Kelly (knee), RB Darren McFadden (shoulder), TE Brandon Myers (concussion), DT Richard Seymour (knee)
Friday
RB Mike Goodson (hamstring), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), DT Tommy Kelly (knee), RB Darren McFadden (shoulder), TE Brandon Myers (concussion), DT Richard Seymour (knee), WR Rod Streater (eye, neck)
Full participation in practice
Wednesday
TE David Ausberry (shoulder), S Michael Huff (knee)
Thursday
TE David Ausberry (shoulder), S Michael Huff (knee), C Alex Parsons (shoulder), WR Rod Streater (eye)
Friday
TE David Ausberry (shoulder), TE Richard Gordon (hamstring), S Michael Huff (knee), C Alex Parsons (shoulder)
On the Bronco’s side of things, there seems to be a bit better outlook on the injury front. Guard Chris Kuper was back on the practice field for the first time since breaking his right forearm in practice way back on August 14th. While this is a positive occurrence for the Broncos in the long run, it shouldn’t affect them one way or the other in the upcoming game vs. the Raiders.
Even though Kuper did practice Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, it was in a limited role and he is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Back-up strong safety and special-teamer, Quinton Carter will miss Sunday’s game due to a lingering problem with his knee.
DENVER BRONCOS STATUS REPORT
OUT
S Quinton Carter (knee)
DOUBTFUL
G Chris Kuper (forearm)
QUESTIONABLE
LB Nate Irving (concussion), WR Matt Willis (hamstring)
PROBABLE
CB Chris Harris (ankle), RB Willis McGahee (ribs), CB Tracy Porter (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (groin)
PRACTICE REPORT
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday
S Quinton Carter (knee), LB Nate Irving (concussion), WR Matt Willis (hamstring)
Thursday
S Quinton Carter (knee), LB Nate Irving (concussion), WR Matt Willis (hamstring)
Friday
S Quinton Carter (knee)
Limited participation in practice
Wednesday
G Chris Kuper (forearm), RB Willis McGahee (ribs)
Thursday
G Chris Kuper (forearm)
Friday
LB Nate Irving (concussion), G Chris Kuper (forearm), WR Matt Willis (hamstring)
Full participation in practice
Wednesday
CB Chris Harris (ankle), CB Tracy Porter (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (groin)
Thursday
CB Chris Harris (ankle), RB Willis McGahee (ribs), CB Tracy Porter (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (groin)
Friday
CB Chris Harris (ankle), RB Willis McGahee (ribs), CB Tracy Porter (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (groin)
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