Raiders place Chigozie Anusiem on reserve/injured list after leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on August 23, 2026, that cornerback Chigozie Anusiem has been placed on the reserve/injured list after suffering a leg injury during a preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 20. Anusiem, who was primarily a special teams player and joined the team's active roster in December 2025, will miss the entire season. His absence leaves the Raiders needing to find additional depth at cornerback for their final preseason matchup. Young cornerbacks on the roster may see increased playing time as the team looks to fill the gap left by Anusiem's injury.
- •Chigozie Anusiem injured his leg during a preseason game.
- •Raiders announced his placement on the reserve/injured list.
- •Anusiem will miss the entire 2026 season.
- •He joined the Raiders in Week 15 of the 2025 season.
- •Young cornerbacks may receive more playing time in his absence.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Silver Minings: Raiders place Chigozie Anusiem on reserve/injured list
"The Las Vegas Raiders made the move to put Chigozie Anusiem on the reserve/injured list on Saturday
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