ALAMEDA -– The Raiders injury list remains long, but received a veteran jolt on Thursday afternoon.
Receiver Michael Crabtree returned to work during the un-padded practice, and expected occurrence after he skipped Wednesday’s work with an ankle injury.
Crabtree got hurt during a “scary” turn of the ankle during Sunday’s game, but returned quickly and led the team with five catches for 80 yards.
The Raiders need him active and productive, so a quick return is positive for an offense that must produce against a talented Denver secondary on Sunday at O.co Coliseum.
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The Raiders also saw defensive end Justin Tuck and safety Charles Woodson get back to work on Thursday after a day off, as per their weekly practice routine.