LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders will open the practice week without starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson as they prepare for their biggest game since the 2021 season, a huge early-season showdown Sunday when the 3-0 Raiders host the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs.
Head coach Klint Kubiak said Wednesday that Powers-Johnson will be out Wednesday because of a groin injury that cost him the five final plays at New Orleans on Sunday. Kubiak said the team is hopeful Powers-Johnson can practice at some point this week to give him a chance to play. 2025 third-round pick Caleb Rogers spelled Powers-Johnson on Sunday and would be in line to start if Powers-Johnson can't play.
Meanwhile, Kubiak said rookie starting safety Treydan Stukes will practice fully Wednesday after he cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Stukes missed the Saints game and will be needed Sunday against Kansas City.
Kubiak also said No. 3 quarterback Aidan O'Connell remains away from the team. He has been gone for 13 days dealing with the death of his father, and Kubiak said the team is hopeful O'Connell will return later this week.