Eichenberg (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie from Ohio State now appears set to make his NFL debut in Week 2 after missing the Raiders' regular-season opener with a knee injury. Expect Eichenberg to serve as Las Vegas' second-string middle linebacker as the season progresses.
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Raiders' Tommy Eichenberg: Not suiting up
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Eichenberg (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Chargers.
Eichenberg's first NFL regular-season game will have to wait at least one more week, as his injury will keep him on the sidelines for the Raiders' season opener. His next chance to play will be Week 2 against the Ravens.
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Raiders' Tommy Eichenberg: Picked in fifth round by Las Vegas
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The Raiders selected Eichenberg in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 148th overall.
Eichenberg is probably more skilled than toolsy at a smallish 6-foot-2, 233 pounds, but the Ohio State standout could prove a viable starting linebacker if his athleticism doesn't hold him back. He produced 200 tackles (14.5 for a loss) while starting the last 23 games of his career, serving as a leading contributor in a strong Buckeyes run defense. Coach Antonio Pierce is a former fringe prospect linebacker himself and emerged as one of the best in the NFL, so perhaps Pierce sees something in Eichenberg.
