After missing most of training camp, Raiders right tackle Trent Brown returned just ahead of the season. He was limited in practice two days this week with a calf issue, but returned on Friday and was removed from the injury report. And on the first series of the game, he was removed from the field.
Brown was soon seen on the trainer’s table, replaced by veteran backup swing tackle Sam Young.
By the end of the first quarter, Brown’s status went from questionable to return to officially OUT.
Not a good start to this season for the big right tackle, who missed the final five games of last season after signing the richest ever deal by an offensive lineman.
Young will need to stay healthy at least for this game because the team made their other swing tackle Brandon Parker inactive for the game. They traded David Sharpe to Washington recently as well making for a thin position. Regardless of depth, they need their top tackle back.
