Oakland Raiders rule out left tackle Donald Penn Published: Jan 06, 2017 at 08:49 AM Around the NFL Chicago Cubs Custom Jersey Writer The will start their first playoff game since 2002 with a third-string quarterback and backup left tackle. The ruled out starting left tackle for Saturday's showdown with the due to a knee injury. Penn suffered the injury late in the Week 17 lo s to the . He sat out all practice all week Kyle Schwarber Jersey . Saturday's absence will mark the first mi sed game for the 33-year-old in 10 seasons, since he took over the starting gig in Tampa Bay in 2007. Penn played in 160 consecutive games, per NFL Research. Penn has been one of the top left tackles in the NFL all season, particularly in run blocking. I did everything I could 2 play tomorrow I mean everything in tears right now haven't mi sed a game my entire career lost 4 words Donald Penn (@DPENN70) The news is troubling for rookie , making his first career start. In relief last week, Cook showed a big arm and ability to get through his progre sion, traits he displayed during David Ross Jersey his career at Michigan State. However, Cook turned the ball over and for stretches looked every bit a lost rookie with few practice snaps under his belt. Without his best blindside blocker against and , Cook will be under siege. is expected to start at left tackle with returning to the right side. The also listed All-Pro guard as questionable. A heretofore Anthony Rizzo Jersey fantastic offensive line is banged up at the worst po sible time. Oakland allowed the fewest sacks (18) in the NFL this season. The ranked sixth in the NFL with 120.1 rush YPG and 11th in rush yards before contact (2.4) in 2016. On the bright side, the defense could get back. The safety was listed as questionable with a toe injury. Joseph's return would be a big boost for a secondary that's sagged without the playmaker. The ruled out safety and quarterback . is listed as questionable and could backup Cook if he's healthy enough to be active. Amare Cooper and were listed as questionable -- Ernie Banks Jersey as they have been most of the latter part of the season -- but will play. and were also listed as questionable to play. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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