Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs underwent a minor surgical procedure on his left leg on Christmas night, but the team still hopes he'll be able to play in Denver on Sunday.
Jacobs delivered the surprising news in his Instagram story Wednesday night, including a video of him being wheeled out of surgery.
"This was random. I didn't plan on even being here. Surgery went great. Fastest surgery ever," Jacobs wrote.
Jacobs' surgery was to deal with an infection, not the result of an injury, the Raiders confirmed in a statement they released Thursday morning.
"Josh Jacobs woke up with discomfort in his leg on Wednesday and he was evaluated and treated for a superficial skin infection," the Raiders said.
Jacobs was not on the field practicing Thursday during the media viewing window in Alameda, Calif. Other Raiders who weren't practicing while the media was there included cornerback Travon Mullen, guard Richie Incognito and receiver Tyrell Williams.
Even without the news of Jacobs' infection, there was some concern whether he'd be able to play in Oakland's regular-season finale. However, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported the Raiders are still hoping Jacobs can play Sunday as they try to clinch a playoff berth. Jacobs has missed two of the last three games, including last week's win in Los Angeles, due to the effects of a fractured shoulder.
Oakland, which needs to beat the Broncos on Sunday and get some help from other teams to make it to the postseason, will turn to Jalen Richard and Deandre Washington again if Jacobs can't go.
Washington ran 23 times for 85 yards in a 24-17 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles last Sunday. Richard, who had just 11 yards on five carries, caught four passes out of the backfield for 18 yards.
Jacobs smashed the Raiders' all-time rookie rushing record this season with 1,150 yards despite already missing two games.
