Oakland Raiders running back’s Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson both suffered high ankle sprains during Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers.
I believe fullback Marcel Reece ended up finishing the game as their tailback.
High ankle sprains typically take some time to heal. I would think the Raiders will need to pick up a free agent running back.
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