ALAMEDA -– Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis sprained his left ankle in the regular-season opener, and hoped like heck to return for the next game. That proved to be a pipe dream.
The second-year pro missed consecutive weeks, leaving others to fill his spot next to veteran Dan Williams.
He was missed, especially in run defense. It looks like the Raiders will get him back for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
He practiced for the first time in over two weeks on Wednesday. In pads. As a full participant. That’s a positive sign for his progress and playing status, assuming he doesn’t have a setback.