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The Buffalo Bills make their first-ever trip to Las Vegas to face the Raiders in Week 4. But it sounds like they’ll have to wait to face both of the Raiders’ first-round rookies.
Wide receiver Henry Ruggs III and cornerback Damon Arnette, the No. 12 and 19 overall picks at the 2020 NFL Draft, respectively, are trending in the wrong direction as the 3-0 Bills are heading to town.
On Monday, Raiders (2-1) head coach Jon Gruden said Ruggs’ status is something he’s “concerned” about. Ruggs missed the Raiders’ Week 3 36-20 loss to the Patriots with a hamstring injury. In addition, Arnette, who entered the 2020 season with a thumb injured, re-aggravated it in Week 3, per Raiders Wire. Arnette could miss six weeks due to the injury.
Without Arnette, Nevin Lawson and Isaiah Johnson could get more looks on the outside opposite of Trayvon Mullen. Depth wide receiver who could see more playing time vs. the Bills include Hunter Renfrow and Nelson Agholor. There’s also former Bills wide receiver Zay Jones to consider.
In two games this season, Ruggs has four catches for 59 yards. Arnette has one pass breakup so far as a rookie.
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