Raiders Place Powers-Johnson on IR, Fire McMahon

The Las Vegas Raiders placed starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson on injured reserve Tuesday following a serious ankle injury sustained during their 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on November 6, 2025, in Denver. The second-year player, drafted in the second round out of Oregon in 2024, could miss the remainder of the season, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Powers-Johnson, 27, had been establishing himself as a key run blocker on the offensive line despite earlier challenges in maintaining health and his starting position. He initially competed for the center role in training camp but lost it to Jordan Meredith and shifted to guard, where he edged out Alex Cappa for the starting job on the right side. The injury occurred in the first half against Denver, forcing him to leave the game early and be carted off the field. Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed the severity, stating Monday, "He will go on IR. We're going to miss JPJ. He plays his butt off and really loves this program and shows it in everything that he does, but it's going to be a while before he gets back."

The setback compounds existing issues for the Raiders' offensive line, already without...