Gabe Jackson – Important – Injury – Transaction
G Gabe Jackson (elbow) was placed on reserve/injured by the Tuesday (Dec. 18). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season. Jackson, originally a third-round selection (81st overall) by the club in the 2014 draft, has made 72 starts in 73 appearances over his five-year career. In 2018, Jackson started all 13 games at right guard for the Raiders.
Gabe Wright – Noteworthy – Transaction
DT Gabe Wright was signed by the Raiders from their practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). Wright was originally drafted by the Lions in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2015 draft. Over his three-year career, the 6-foot-3, 309-pound defensive tackle has spent time with the Lions (2015), Cleveland Browns (2016) and most recently the Dolphins in 2017. His career totals include 13 games played with one start, recording 13 tackles (nine solo) and two passes defensed. Wright appeared in three preseasons contests for the Raiders in 2018 and has spent most of the regular season on the club’s practice squad.
Rico Gafford – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Rico Gafford was signed by the Raiders from their practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). Gafford, a 5-foot-10, 184-pound versatile defensive back out of Wyoming, was originally signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent this past May. Gafford appeared in all four preseason contests for the Titans before being signed to the Raiders’ practice squad ahead of Week 1, where he has spent his rookie campaign.