Raiders practice report: P.J. Hall returns to work after two weeks away

Gruden, Carr, Mayfield weigh in on rookie QB's first career startALAMEDA – The Raiders defensive line finally got some positive injury news on Wednesday when P.J. Hall was cleared to resume practice.

The second-round defensive tackle missed two weeks after spraining an ankle in season-opening loss to the L.A. Rams. His loss, plus Justin Ellis being placed on injured reserve, left the Raiders precariously thin at defensive tackle.

The Silver and Black signed veterans Clinton McDonald and Johnathan Hankins to fill voids, but Hall will be a welcome presence rushing the passer if he can play Sunday against Cleveland.

There is confidence right tackle Donald Penn can go Sunday despite being…