ALAMEDA — The Raiders placed Gabe Jackson on injured reserve Tuesday with a left elbow injury, meaning the fifth-year guard will miss the last two games of the season.
Jackson was injured in the Raiders 24-21 win over Pittsburgh and did not play in a 30-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Coach Jon Gruden acknowledged Monday at his weekly press conference that Jackson’s injury was problematic.
“Gabe Jackson is suffering from a very legitimate elbow injury and it’s hard to block people when you can’t extend your arm,” Gruden said. “We’re concerned, obviously.”
Denzelle Good, who joined the team last week and started in Jackson’s spot against the Bengals, will be the likely starter when the Raiders play their home finale on Chrismas Eve Monday night agaisnt the Denver Broncos.