Back to the Las Vegas Raiders Newsfeed

Raiders injury update: There’s hope for Nick Kwiatkoski to return

Good news!

The NFL Network reported that the injury suffered by Raiders’ linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski in the 34-30 win at Carolina on Sunday is not as serious as it could have been.

#Raiders LB Nick Kwiatkoski did not suffer a torn pec yesterday, source said, with the MRI confirming the initial diagnosis. While he still could miss time, it’s not nearly as severe as it appeared. The team is still determining his timeline.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 14, 2020

However, in his press briefing Monday afternoon, Raiders coach Jon Gruden didn’t offer any injury updates on Kwiatkoski or tackles Trent Brown (calf) and Sam Young (groin), and receiver Henry Ruggs III (lower leg).