ALAMEDA – The Raiders will likely play another game without P.J. Hall. The second-round defensive tackle sprained an ankle early in the regular-season opener and hasn’t practiced since.
Head coach Jon Gruden doesn’t expect Hall to be available for Sunday against the host Miami Dolphins.
“I doubt it,” he said Monday. “I don’t think so. Keeping my fingers crossed.”
That’s a blow to a Raiders defensive line that needs help rushing the passer. He’s tough to block up front, with a knack for pushing the pocket back on the interior.
The Raiders will go with Maurice Hurst and recent signings Clinton McDonald and Johnathn Hankins on the inside.