The Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders prepare for the possibility that starting offensive guard Jackson Powers-Johnson would miss time, with coach Klint Kubiak and the team planning throughout the offseason and training camp. According to reports, the coaching staff treats the contingency as realistic rather than hypothetical, including rotating Powers-Johnson with guard Caleb Rogers.
Across training camp and the preseason, the Raiders alternate Powers-Johnson and Rogers at right guard, indicating the team is building continuity for whichever player takes over if Powers-Johnson is unavailable. Kubiak also discusses the depth plan publicly in August, referencing that both guards are expected to be ready in case the regular season brings the kind of injury the staff has planned for.
While the outlets focus on different wording and context, both accounts describe the same overarching approach: deliberate preparation for an injury scenario involving a key offensive lineman, using practice reps and preseason work to reduce disruption and keep the offensive line functioning if a starter is sidelined.
