ALAMEDA — The Raiders are contemplating maneuvers that could affect two of their most trusted and long-standing players as the deadline for reducing rosters from 90 to 53 approaches Saturday.
Right guard Gabe Jackson and nose tackle Justin “Jelly” Ellis are out with knee injuries. Jackson had an MCL strain during the second of two joint practices with the Rams on Aug. 8. No surgery was required, and initial estimates were Jackson would miss approximately four games.
Ellis has a knee issue as well and couldn’t play Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks even if he was needed.