The Las Vegas Raiders have been the most heavily fined NFL team when it comes to COVID-19 violations. Now, with a rematch coming up with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Silver and Black have another problem: Nearly their entire defense has been played on the Reserve/Covid-19 list.
Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network:
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก๐: Most of Raiders starting defense to be placed on reserve/COVID-19 list (per @RapSheet + @TomPelissero)https://t.co/y6SWHGLKRS
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 18, 2020
The Raiders as an organization have already been fined heavily and are the only team to have been stripped of a draft pick for COVID-19 protocol violations.
Coach Jon Gruden has been fined multiple times for failing to abide by mask protocol.
At least 8 starters and others who play key roles wonโt practice, sources say. Some will only be eligible on Sunday. All they have to do is get ready to face the #Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes. https://t.co/7CGaqbXtth
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 18, 2020
The one glimmer is the players would be able to return Sunday if they test negative for the coronavirus. However, that has to be a significant question as the Raiders prepare to meet the Super Bowl champs, who they defeated earlier in the season.