Raiders vs Chargers injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 18

All the latest updates and news on Raiders injury report ahead of a Week 18 game vs. Chargers.

The second practice of the week saw a Raiders starter return to practice as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the season finale.

Raiders, Chargers injury report

Jordan Meredith returned to practice for #Raiders. Ameer Abdullah still missing.

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RB Ameer Abdullah injury update

Abdullah was missing for the second straight practice with a foot injury. He left in the third quarter last Sunday after putting up the best game of his career, and first ever 100-yard rushing performance.

Should he be unable to go, Alexander Mattison would start at running back. Zamir White and Sincere McCormick are both on injured reserve.

G Jordan Meredith injury update

Meredith returned to practice Thursday after missing the past two weeks with an ankle injury. He was limited. The past two weeks he was replaced at left guard by Jackson Powers-Johnson with Andre James coming in at center. That would continue should Meredith not play this week.

DT Poona Ford injury update

Ford (elbow) returned to practice and was a full participant, signaling he should be good to go for Sunday.

WR Ladd McConkey injury update

McConkey returned to practice from his toe injury. He was limited.