OAKLAND – Raiders second-year pro Cory James seems set to play most every down at weakside linebacker. He doesn’t yet have a running mate on the inside.
Tyrell Adams was his wingman during the offseason program. Marquel Lee was his primary partner during training camp and in the exhibition opener. The fifth-round middle linebacker started Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams but didn’t last long.
He was removed after opening series, which left an opening for veteran Jelani Jenkins to earn more snaps.
Jenkins played two series with the first unit – he was anchored to the second team in camp -- and played 34 defensive snaps in all.