As the Raiders inch closer to their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the team is getting healthier. On Wednesday, they got some good news as offensive linemen Trent Brown and Denzelle Good were both back at practice, according to RaidersWire’s Levi Damien.
The team’s official Twitter account tweeted a picture of Brown returning to practice as he is in pads for the first time this year.
Locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/Ish9IgLnm6
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 26, 2020
Getting Brown back on the field for the Raiders is a big deal as he was named to his first Pro Bowl of his career last season. However, injuries continue to be a problem for the mammoth offensive tackle as he appeared in only 11 games last season.
When he is healthy, Brown is arguably the best right tackle in the NFL. But he’s missed 11 games over the last three seasons and that has to be somewhat concerning for the Raiders. However, it’s encouraging to see him back on the field and everything appears to be on track for him to be ready by Week 1.
As for Denzelle Good, he’s looking to cement his status as one of the team’s top backup offensive linemen. He started five games for the Raiders last season at right guard, filling in for Gabe Jackson. He is currently in a competition with rookie John Simpson for one of the backup interior offensive line spots.
With just under three weeks until the start of the season, the Raiders have their full offensive line available at practice.
