Star tight end Darren Waller not practicing Wednesday meanwhile he’s backup, Foster Moreau, has returned to the practice field.
Raiders injury report: Darren Waller not practicing Wednesday, Foster Moreau comeback
UPDATE: Waller admitted to NFL Media that he might struggle to play this week.
In order to get ready for their Sunday home game against the Houston Texans, the Las Vegas Raiders, who are in desperate need of a winning, started the practice week without star tight end Darren Waller.
However, lucky for the Raiders is Foster Moreau, Waller’s back-up, did, however, return to the practice field on Wednesday, according various sources.
Moreau — who also practiced last week — is on the field, but Waller is not. https://t.co/dq4vDasZn8
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) October 19, 2022
Josh McDaniels, the coach for Las Vegas, said say he hopes Waller will play on Sunday but he wasn’t making any predictions.
Nine days ago, the Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5 after Waller sustained a hamstring injury early in the game. Moreau’s knee injury forced him to miss two games. Of course, the Raiders just got back after a week of rest.
The week will be watched to see how he is doing. If Waller is unable to play this week, Moreau would start in his place, barring a setback.
.@Raiders remain upbeat despite 1-4 start. Strong belief things are going to turn. Spoke to TE Darren Waller, who left previous game w/ hamstring injury. He did not practice today, but said of injury: “This weekend will probably be tough for me, but it won’t be a longtime thing.”
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) October 19, 2022
Meanwhile, the Raiders received some positive injury news on Wednesday when they allowed starting cornerback Anthony Averett (thumb) and receiver/special teams player DJ Turner to participate in practice (ankle).
#Raiders HC Josh McDaniels said that CB Anthony Averett (thumb) and WR DJ Turner (ankle), who've both been on injured reserve since Week 1, will be back at practice today. They're both eligible to be activated to play against the Texans if they make the necessary progress.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) October 19, 2022
Both players could be activated in time for Sunday’s game despite having been on the injured reserve and being eligible to return. Given that Nate Hobs will be placed on injured reserve this week due to a thumb injury, the Raiders really need Averett. He must miss a minimum of four games.
UPDATE: On Wednesday, Moreau was restricted along with linebacker Jayon Brown (who missed the Chiefs game) and starting receiver Mack Hollins.
#Raiders LB Jayon Brown (hamstring), WR Mack Hollins (heel) and TE Foster Moreau (knee) were limited today. Waller (hamstring) was out.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) October 19, 2022
