As hoped, the Raiders get defensive tackle Justin Ellis back this week. The big nose tackle was activated from injured reserve, where he had been since suffering a foot injury in the season opener.
The 6-foot-2, 335-pound defensive tackle received a new longterm deal this offseason, making it clear he was one of the few holdovers who was in Jon Gruden’s plans. The former fourth round pick out of Louisiana Techhas has appeared in 60 games with 41 starts.
He put put up a career-high 44 tackles last season for the Raiders to earn his new deal.