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Raiders defenders prepare to move on without veteran defensive end Justin Tuck

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ALAMEDA _ The Raiders went their separate ways at the bye week break Thursday with the knowledge their season will resume next week without defensive end Justin Tuck.

Tuck, a team source confirmed, will have surgery for a torn right pectoral muscle and eventually be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

An 11-year veteran, Tuck has played in 147 games and the five games played in 2015 will represent the fewest in his career. He signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders in 2014 after nine seasons with the New York Giants and will turn 33 not long after he hits free agency this offseason.