Injury report: Murray, M. Smith among Raiders missing from practice

Raiders' RB Latavius Murray outlines expectations for 2016 NFL seasonALAMEDA – Raiders right tackle Austin Howard has battled an ankle injury since the preseason’s end. He gritted out a Week 2 game against at Atlanta without other options available, and then went back on the shelf two more games.

He returned to work for Wednesday’s practice, a solid sign for Oakland after three right tackles missed Sunday’s victory over Baltimore. Matt McCants was back for a second week of practice as he returns to action slowly.

There were a number of other players missing work for that padded practice. The list includes running back Latavius Murray, who was seen in a walking boot the past few days. He has…