The Las Vegas Raiders placed starting defensive end Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve due to a knee injury, impacting their defense just before the season opener.
It's a tough blow for Koonce, who is coming off a career-best 8.0-sack season and was entering a contract year, impacting his future prospects.
"Next-man-up mentality," said Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, highlighting the team's need to adapt quickly to injuries as they start the season.
The team promoted DE Charles Snowden from the practice squad as a replacement for Koonce, underscoring the adjustments teams often must make due to injuries.
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