The Raiders placed Masterson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Masterson popped up on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday with a knee injury, and he was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. However, the knee injury appears to be severe enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve. The 26-year-old linebacker will be forced to sit for at least the next four games, meaning the earliest he can return is Week 9 against the Bengals on Nov. 3. Amari Gainer, Amari Burney and Tommy Eichenberg are candidates to slide into the starting linebacker spot vacated by Masterson.
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Status
IR - Knee - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-29Latest Luke Masterson news
Team
Las Vegas Raiders
Birthdate
1/7/1998 (26)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'1", 220 lbs
Birthplace
Naples, FL, USA
Position
LB
College
Wake Forest
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Las Vegas Raiders
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
The Raiders placed Masterson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Masterson popped up on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday with a knee injury, and he was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. However, the knee injury appears to be severe enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve. The 26-year-old linebacker will be forced to sit for at least the next four games, meaning the earliest he can return is Week 9 against the Bengals on Nov. 3. Amari Gainer, Amari Burney and Tommy Eichenberg are candidates to slide into the starting linebacker spot vacated by Masterson.
Masterson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports. Masterson didn't practice Thursday after logging a limited session Wednesday, so it's no surprise that the Wake Forest product won't suit up Sunday. Expect Amari Gainer to serve as the Raiders' top strongside linebacker while Masterson continues to recover from his knee injury.
Masterson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports. Masterson appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Raiders' Week 4 win over the Browns, despite playing 54 total snaps (33 defensive snaps and 21 on special teams) and recording six total tackles. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Raiders take on the Broncos.
Masterson recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns. Masterson was once again thrust into a more significant role at linebacker with Divine Deablo (oblique/concussion) unavailable for the second game in a row. Masterson finished second to Robert Spillane on the team in tackles and he has now compiled 17 total tackles (10 solo) over four games in 2024.
Masterson recorded seven total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Panthers. Masterson stepped into a starting role with Divine Deablo (oblique/concussion) unavailable versus Carolina. Masterson made the most of his opportunity, playing 70 percent of the team's defensive snaps while compiling a season-high seven takedowns. He'll likely operate in a similar role in Week 5 versus the Browns if Deablo remains unavailable.