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Raiders pass rush specialist Malcolm Koonce out for the season, AP sources say

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders move rusher Malcolm Koonce, who injured a knee shortly earlier than the season opener, will miss the remainder of the season, two folks near the state of affairs advised The Related Press on Saturday.
The folks spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of the Raiders haven’t introduced that Koonce won’t play this season. The membership positioned him on injured reserve earlier than the opener in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he would miss not less than the primary 4 video games.
One of many folks mentioned Koonce will bear surgical procedure quickly to restore a torn ACL.
Koonce performed particularly nicely within the second half of final season, when he made all eight of his career-high sacks starting Nov. 5 in opposition to the New York Giants. Six of his sacks got here within the final 4 video games.
Charles Snowden, who was signed to the lively roster after Koonce was injured, began each video games in his place and has made two tackles.
Defensive finish Tyree Wilson, who injured his knee within the recreation in opposition to the Chargers, will play in Sunday’s dwelling opener in opposition to the Carolina Panthers, coach Antonio Pierce mentioned Friday.
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