ALAMEDA – The Raiders receiver corps doesn’t have many healthy bodies in a perfect world. Only six populate the 53-man roster, and Dwayne Harris is more returner that receiver.
Losing quarterback Derek Carr’s longest tenured target could be especially hurtful. That became a possibility on Thursday, when Roberts was limited in practice with a concussion.
The severity of it is uncertain, though he’ll have to enter the concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Steelers.
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Roberts hasn’t been as vital, but remains an important cog in the system. Losing him would be a blow.
Kyle Wilber missed his second straight practice with a hamstring strain, and is in jeopardy of missing the game. That would hurt special teams more than anything, considering he captains the coverage units.
Raiders practice report
NFL
WEDNESDAY
Did not practice
LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring)
Limited practice
C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee)
DE Arden key (knee)
Maurice Hurst (ankle)
WR Seth Roberts (concussion)
CB Daryl Worley (shoulder)
OG Kelechi Osemele (toe)
Full practice
RB Doug Martin (knee)
WR Jordy Nelson (foot)
DE Frostee Rucker (neck)
Steelers practice report
WEDNESDAY
Did not practice
OL Ramon Foster (coach decision)
RB James Conner (ankle)
LB Anthony Chickillo (ankle)
OT Marcus Gilbert (knee)
Full practice
WR Ryan Switzer (concussion)
S Morgan Burnett (back)
LS Kameron Canaday (knee)
CB Joe Haden (coach decision)
WR Antonio Brown (coach decision)
C Maurkice Pouncey (coach decision)