Raiders CB Chigozie Anusieum carted off during preseason game vs Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

In a preseason matchup against the Texans on Thursday night, Raiders cornerback Chigozie Anusieum sustained a lower body injury in the third quarter. Anusieum was carted off the field as both teams took a knee, raising concerns about the potential severity of his condition. The injury occurred during a special teams play, where Anusieum was competing to secure a spot on the Raiders roster after previously playing in three games last season. His performance this summer was critical for his aspirations with the team. Updates on his condition will be awaited following the game.
- •Chigozie Anusieum went down with a lower body injury against the Texans.
- •He was carted off during the third quarter of the preseason game.
- •Anusieum aimed to make the Raiders roster this season.
- •He appeared in three games last season, mostly on special teams.
- •The injury raises concerns about his playing future.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders veteran CB carted off field during preseason game vs Texans
"Everything grinded to a halt Thursday night as the Raiders held their breath as one of their veteran CB's was carted off with an injury.
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