Hobbs (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The cornerback appeared on the injury report Friday after missing practice. Hobbs played in the Raiders' Week 17 win over the Saints but missed five of the previous six games with the illness and a knee injury. Darnay Holmes should be the next man up in the slot.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Questionable for finale
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Hobbs (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Hobbs was added to the injury report Friday after he logged a DNP in practice. He's been battling the illness for weeks but was able to play last Sunday against the Saints after missing five of the previous six games due to the illness and an ankle injury. Darnay Holmes would likely cover the slot if Hobbs is unable to play Sunday.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Not listed on injury report
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Hobbs (illness) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday.
Hobbs sat out the team's Week 16 win over the Jaguars due to an illness but is now healthy again. He should once again serve as the team's top slot corner during Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Questionable due to illness
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Hobbs (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Hobbs was added to the injury report Friday, logging a DNP. Hobbs just returned from a four-game absence last week against the Falcons and played 55 percent of the defensive snaps, finishing with a pair of tackles (two solo) in the 15-9 loss. Decamerion Richardson and Jack Jones have been starting and operating as every-down players at cornerback for the Raiders. Darnay Holmes would be next in line for snaps at slot cornerback if Hobbs needs to miss Week 16.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Has no injury designation for MNF
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Hobbs (ankle) is clear to play against the Falcons on Monday night, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs is set to return from a four-game absence caused by an ankle injury. The fourth-year defender began this week with a pair of limited practice sessions before participating in full Saturday to clear the way for his return. With Hobbs set to suit up Monday, Darnay Holmes will likely return to a rotational role.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Limited on Thursday
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Hobbs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Hobbs has missed the Raiders' last four contests after he was injured in Week 9 versus Cincinnati. The limited practice to start the week gives him a chance to suit up Monday night against the Falcons.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Missing another week
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Hobbs (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Hobbs has yet to return to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in Las Vegas' Week 9 loss to the Bengals, and he's now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday. Expect Darnay Holmes to continue serving as the Raiders' top slot cornerback until Hobbs recovers.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Out again for Week 13
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Hobbs (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs will miss his third consecutive contest after he was initially injured in Week 9 against the Bengals. Decamerion Richardson, Jack Jones and Darnay Holmes should continue to handle cornerback duties this week against Kansas City.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Ruled out for Week 11
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Hobbs (ankle) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.
Hobbs was carted off the field due to an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Bengals. Even with the extra rest thanks to the Raiders' Week 10 bye, the 2021 fifth-round pick was unable to practice all week, and his next chance to play will be Week 12 against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Hobbs sidelined Sunday, Darnay Holmes and Decamerion Richardson are candidates to start at nickel corner.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Records season-high 10 tackles
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Hobbs recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.
Hobbs hadn't notched more than five tackles in a single contest this season until Sunday's tilt. He's yet to force a turnover through the first six weeks of his 2024 campaign, but Hobbs remains a key piece in the Raiders' secondary ahead of a matchup against the Rams, who might be returning wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) from a three-game absence.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Leads defense in tackles
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Hobbs finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts with eight tackles (four solo).
It's the second straight week that Hobbs has led or co-led the Raiders' defense in tackles. He's up to a career-high 84 tackles (58 solo) on the year despite missing four games earlier in the season with an ankle injury and is fourth on the team in that category.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Productive in loss
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Hobbs logged eight tackles (even solo) during Las Vegas' 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Hobbs finished second on the team in tackles and has now compiled eight tackles in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old is currently on pace to set a new career high in tackles despite missing four games earlier this season.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: On track to play Sunday
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Hobbs (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Despite being limited at practice Wednesday, it looks like Hobbs will be at 100 percent for Week 11. With Marcus Peters (knee) and Amik Robertson (concussion) both dealing with injuries, Hobbs could be in line for a significant role at corner Sunday at Miami.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Set to return Monday
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Hobbs (ankle) is active for Monday's contest against the Lions.
Hobbs missed the last four games with an ankle injury but appears to be good to go for Monday's game after putting in three limited sessions in practice leading up to Week 8. He'll resume his role at starting cornerback opposite veteran Marcus Peters.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Still dealing with injury
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Hobbs (ankle) will not practice Thursday, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Hobbs missed the team's loss to the Chargers on Sunday and appears to still need some extra time to recover from the injury. Fortunately for Hobbs and the Raiders, they don't play until Monday against the Packers, so the 24-year-old will be afforded an extra day to prepare to play.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Gets questionable tag
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Hobbs is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers due to an ankle injury.
It is unclear when Hobbs injured his ankle, but he popped up on the injury report Friday with a limited workload. Jakorian Bennett and David Long would be candidates to replace him at corner opposite Marcus Peters if he does not ultimately get the green light. More clarity on his status should come Sunday morning.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Back from injury
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Hobbs (hand) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Hobbs injured his hand during Las Vegas' Week 18 loss to Kansas City but now appears to be healthy. The soon-to-be 24-year-old has been lining up at nickelback during the offseason program and likely will serve as a starter during the 2023 season.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Forced out against Chiefs
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Hobbs has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Chiefs due to a hand injury, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs suffered a broken hand early in the season, an injury that cost him six games. He's suited up for each of the Raiders' last five contests and has been a key part of the team's secondary. He'll end the 2022 campaign with 72 total tackles, one sack and four passes defended across 11 games.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Eight stops in loss
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Hobbs tallied eight tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 37-34 loss to the 49ers.
Hobbs recorded at least eight stops for the sixth time this season. Across 10 appearances, he's totaled 71 tackles, four pass defenses, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The second-year cornerback needs three tackles in Week 18 to tie his career-high mark (74), which he set as a rookie in 2021.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Designated to return from IR
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The Raiders designated Hobbs (hand) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Hobbs landed on IR on Oct. 17 after fracturing his left hand in Week 5 against Kansas City. Prior to that contest, he had logged 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in two of Las Vegas' first four games. The Raiders now have three weeks to activate Hobbs, but he could play as soon as this Sunday in Seattle if the team feels he is ready to return.
