The news of Richie Incognito’s suspension likely did not come as a shocker, but his absence will undoubtedly be felt for the first two games of the 2019 season. The Oakland Raiders kick off their schedule with two early divisional matchups against the Denver Broncos in Week 1, and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.
Without Incognito, the projected starter at left guard, its next man up to help protect Derek Carr under center.
Oakland has a few options at their disposal, and time will tell what Jon Gruden and company decide to do.