Taiwan Jones one of Raiders inactives

OAKLAND -- Running backspecial teams ace Taiwan Jones who missed Thursday's practice with a sore knee but returned to the practice field on Friday, was among the Raiders inactives for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.The trio of right tackle Khalif Barnes (groin), tight end Richard Gordon (hamstring) and cornerback Shawntae Spencer (right foot) was already ruled out by coach Dennis Allen on Friday.The other inactives -- third-string quarterback Terrelle Pryor, defensive end Jack Crawford and offensive lineman Lucas Nix.And in case you're wondering, no, linebacker Aaron Curry was not activated after practicing this week for the first time since May. Having started the season on the PUP list, he is currently a roster exemption and the Raiders have until Nov. 7 to decide whether to activate him, place him on season-ending Injured Reserve or release him.

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