Packers CB Nate Hobbs had arthroscopic surgery recently to treat a meniscus tear in his right knee, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. The team expects Hobbs to miss the rest of August but hopes to get him back for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener. Hobbs reportedly could have played through the injury but had the procedure to avoid worsening the issue. He had the surgery Saturday, Aug. 2.
Packers S Xavier McKinney might miss the rest of training camp and preseason with a calf injury that knocked him out of practice this week. ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports that McKinney says he'll be ready for the regular season, though. It sounds like McKinney had felt some discomfort in the area but that it worsened after Wednesday's practice.
Raiders CB Nate Hobbs remained limited throughout the practice week with the same ankle issue that cost him four games. But he carries no injury designation into Sunday's clash with the Giants. It's certainly not surprising that he's on track to play after returning last Monday might against the Lions and suffering no reported setbacks. But staying off the final injury report marks another positive step. Hobbs makes for a strong weekly starter in CB-required IDP leagues and can even factor in as a general DB starter. His return game included 6 tackles and a sack on just 63% playing time. That was his lowest snap share so far this season, so we'd bet on it rising going forward. See where Hobbs lands in our Week 9 DB rankings.
Raiders CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) is active for tonight's game against the Lions. It'll be his first action since suffering his injury back in Week 3. Hobbs remained limited throughout the practice week, so there's likely some risk both of a reduced initial role and re-injury. We'll watch both areas in projecting him for Week 9 and beyond.
The Raiders have placed S Johnathan Abram on IR for his season-ending left shoulder injury that will require surgery. Dallin Leavitt made his 1st NFL start in Abram's place Sunday against the Broncos, collecting just a single assist. The Raiders have also activated CB Nate Hobbs from the COVID list. His role could increase this week, depending on who else does or doesn't make it back from the COVID list in the Vegas secondary.
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