Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway enters concussion protocol for Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway has entered the concussion protocol following a neck injury sustained during Sunday’s game in New England. Initially assessed as a stinger, he was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Head coach Klint Kubiak expressed uncertainty regarding Hemingway's availability for the upcoming game against the Bills. This season, two other Raiders players have also suffered concussions, both of whom missed their following games. If Hemingway is unable to play, Adam Butler and Folorunso Fatukasi are expected to start, with Thomas Booker and Jonah Laulu providing rotational support.
- •Hemingway left the game against New England with a neck injury.
- •He was ruled out and entered the concussion protocol on Monday.
- •Two other Raiders players have missed games due to concussions this season.
- •Adam Butler and Folorunso Fatukasi may start if Hemingway cannot play.
- •Raiders prepare to face the Bills in Week 6.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders DL Tonka Hemingway in concussion protocol Week 6
"The Raiders lost their top DT Sunday and he has now entered the concussion protocol as the team begins preparation for the Bills.
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