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HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders placed starting defensive end Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve Saturday, two days after he suffered a knee injury in practice, and one day before the team's season opener at the Los Angeles Chargers. And while Koonce will have to miss at least four games, sources have said the injury could be season-ending.
It's a tough blow for Koonce, who is coming off a career-best 8.0-sack season and was entering a contract year. Koonce, who played opposite three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby, was seen wearing a sleeve on his right knee at the start of practice on Wednesday but was not wearing it during the opening periods of practice Thursday.