Raiders upgrade several players ahead of Week 3 matchup with Saints

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Raiders upgrade several players ahead of Week 3 matchup with Saints
Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders have made significant adjustments to their injury report ahead of their Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. LB Nakobe Dean, DT Folorunso Fatukasi, CB Darien Porter, and Dareke Young have all been upgraded to full participation. However, S Treydan Stukes (concussion) and QB Aidan O'Connell (personal) remain out. The Saints also saw several players upgraded, although WR Barion Brown (hamstring), CB Martin Emerson Jr. (shoulder), DL Christen Miller (toe), and RB Kendre Miller (illness) have not returned to practice. This update adds depth to both squads as they prepare for their matchup in New Orleans.

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  • •Raiders upgraded multiple players to full participation on Thursday.
  • •Still out for the Raiders are Treydan Stukes and Aidan O'Connell.
  • •Saints have several players upgraded but missing key contributors.
  • •Game scheduled for Sunday in New Orleans.
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  • 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Thursday Week 3 injury report vs Saints: Several upgrades
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There were a few players who were upgraded on Thursday to full participants for the Raiders, making them a go for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

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