The adversity bug has hit the Oakland Raiders a little early this year. It’s being widely reported that second-round pick Obi Melifonwu has undergone surgery for a knee issue and is being dropped onto the Injured Reserve list.
#Raiders placed S Obi Melifonwu (2nd round) and G/T Denver Kirkland on IR. Kirkland suffered a significant injury.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 5, 2017
And you don’t have to listen too hard to hear the collective gasping, gnashing of teeth, rending of garments, and general caterwaulings of anguish from the Raider Nation.