DENVER – Raiders strong safety Karl Joseph will miss a fourth straight game with a toe injury. The first-round rookie was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos despite being considered doubtful on the team’s injury report.
He wasn’t expected to play despite practicing as a limited participant twice during the week.
Joseph is expected to make a return in the playoffs, though his absence hasn’t hurt the Raiders much. Nate Allen has been solid stepping in for Joseph.
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There was some hope defensive tackle Stacy McGee could return to action, but he’ll miss a fifth straight game. He had an ankle injury for most of that span, but is now down with a groin strain.
The Raiders also ruled Derek Carr, Antonio Hamilton, Austin Howard, Denver Krikland and Branden Jackson inactive.
The Broncos ruled star linebacker Brandon Marshall inactive for this game. The Broncos are also playing without defensive lineman Derek Wolfe and safety T.J. Ward. DeMarcus Ware was placed on injured reserve a few days ago.