Davante Adams among 7 Raiders eliminated against Broncos; Crosby questionable

HENDERSON, Nev. — SevenLas Vegas Raidersplayers were excluded from Sunday’s match atDenver Broncosincluding receiverDavante Adamsand run backZamir Whitebut a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Max Crosby is questionable to play.

Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, is dealing with a hamstring injury and is away from the team pending a trade. White injured his groin during Wednesday’s practice and has not practiced since.

Crosby, who practiced Friday for the first time in nearly two weeks, was limited in practice. He suffered a sprained left ankle on the penultimate play of a Week 2 victory at Baltimore Ravens and was seriously embarrassed a week later in Las Vegas’ stunning loss to the Carolina Panthers. He missed last week’s home win against Cleveland Browns Due to this injury, it is the first time in his six-year career that he has missed a match.

“With the injuries, it’s week five of the National Football League,” Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said. “Like everyone, we are fighting and we will see on Sunday who is ready to go.”

Injuries have plagued the Raiders as of late. In addition to Adams and White, the Raiders will also be without a starting right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (ankle/knee), linebacker Luc Masterson (knee) and tight end Michael Mayerwho will miss his second straight game for personal reasons after leaving the team late last week.

Security Trey Taylor and cornerback Decameron Richardson are also absent on Sunday.

Pierce said rookie Tommy Eichenberg will start at linebacker with Masterson out and Divine Deablo (oblique) questionable.

Starting right guard Dylan Parham (Achilles) is also questionable after practicing on a limited basis Friday.

Crosby, who was unavailable in the Raiders locker room this week, leads Las Vegas with 3.0 sacks.

White leads the Raiders with 152 rushing yards, but is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry. Alexander Mattison will start by going back. He ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry.