Raiders move quarterback Marcus Mariota to active roster

DENVER — The Raiders volition person backmost Marcus Mariota backmost successful the fold against the Denver Broncos connected Sunday.

Mariota, who has been connected injured reserve since the 2nd week of the play aft injuring his calf successful the play opener, was activated onto the 53-man roster connected Saturday and is expected to person a relation against the Broncos.

In Mariota’s lone play from scrimmage this season, helium ran for 31 yards connected a third-and-one and flashed the accomplishment acceptable the Raiders were anxious to pat into successful akin situations. But helium injured himself connected the play and has been unavailable ever since.

The Raiders person struggled successful short-yardage situations. Mariota tin assistance arsenic a dual-threat changeup to starter Derek Carr.

In addition, the Raiders person promoted antiaircraft tackle Kendal Vickers from the signifier squad to the 53-man roster.

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