ALAMEDA, Calif. – After two weeks of practice, and not getting in pads until this week on Wednesday, defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. is unlikely to be activated off Injured Reserve and play Sunday at the San Diego Chargers.
Rather, the Oakland Raiders are looking at their Christmas Eve game at home against the Indianapolis Colts as a target.
“We’ll get him ready for next week,” Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said on Friday. “There’s always a chance (he could play at the Chargers), but in all likelihood we’ll hold off.
“I’m giving you more than I really want to give you.