After James has become a front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Gruden seemingly threw Reggie McKenzie under a bus claiming he wanted to draft James, but didn’t because high picks had already been spent on Karl Joseph and Obi Melifonwu.
With Donald Penn placed on Injured Reserve, Brandon Parker will start opposite of Kolton Miller this Sunday.
The Raiders are getting a significant boost to their defensive backfield with Worley’s return.
Jared Cook is notably on track to record nearly 1,500 yards receiving.