ALAMEDA -- The Raiders are going to need their reinforcements at defensive tackle to play significant roles right away.
Nose tackle Justin Ellis (foot) was formally placed on injured reserve Thursday morning, and rookie P.J. Hall missed his second straight practice with an ankle sprain later than afternoon.
It seems unlikely at this stage Hall will be able to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos. We’ll know more after Friday’s injury report, but odds are great that new signings Johnathan Hankins and Clinton McDonald will have to play significant snaps for the Raiders.
“Yeah, pretty much,” Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said.