Raiders' Thornton and Powers-Johnson return to practice ahead of Patriots game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders received positive news as guard Jackson Powers-Johnson and wide receiver Dont’e Thornton participated in practice on October 7, 2026. Powers-Johnson missed the previous game due to a groin injury, while Thornton has been on injured reserve for four games. Thornton is eligible for activation within the next 21 days. Coach Klint Kubiak is optimistic about Powers-Johnson's availability for the upcoming game against the New England Patriots. However, fellow receiver Jalen Nailor remains sidelined due to concussion protocol.
- •Powers-Johnson missed Week 4 with a groin injury.
- •Thornton has spent four games on injured reserve.
- •Kubiak expects Powers-Johnson to be available against the Patriots.
- •Nailor is in concussion protocol and won't practice Wednesday.
- •Thornton can be activated from injured reserve anytime in the next 21 days.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders receive positive injury news as three players return to practice
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders injury news: 2 players return to practice field
"The 21-day window has opened for three Washington Commanders on injured reserve.
"Positive development for guard and wide receiver
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:34 PMCommanders receive positive injury news as three players return to practice
The 21-day window has opened for three Washington Commanders on injured reserve.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:21 PMRaiders injury news: 2 players return to practice field
Positive development for guard and wide receiver
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