Chandler Jones likely out when the Las Vegas Raiders open their season at Denver
FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that he no longer wanted to play for coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Locher]
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said defensive end Chandler Jones is not expected to play in Sunday’s season opener at the Denver Broncos. Jones hasn’t been in the Raiders’ facility this week. He twice posted disparaging remarks on social media about Raiders management before removing them. Backup cornerback Brandon Facyson was placed on injured reserve with a shin injury and will miss at least four games. Running back Josh Jacobs had been on the commissioner’s exemption list after not signing until Aug. 26, but was removed to set the roster at the maximum 53 players.
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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Jacobs was hampered by injuries in 2020 and '21 but showed how dangerous he can be when healthy last season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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