ALAMEDA, Calif. -- While backup right tackle Austin Howard returned to practice after sitting out last week with a sprained right ankle he suffered in the Oakland Raiders' exhibition finale against the Seahawks on Sept. 1, four other members of the team’s offensive line missed practice on Wednesday.
Starting right tackle Menelik Watson and backup Matt McCants both were injured in Sunday’s season-opening 35-34 win at the New Orleans Saints, while right guard Gabe Jackson was fitted for a brace on his left knee during the game.