The biggest question mark for the Raiders coming into their week 18 matchup with the Chargers was whether Nate Hobbs would be able to play. The standout slot cornerback missed practice on Friday with an illness and was Questionable on the team’s injury report.
They got some bad news as Hobbs is among the team’s inactives and will not play in the game.
Nate Hobbs (illness) is OUT for today’s game.
— Levi Damien (@levidamien.bsky.social) January 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Raiders cornerback depth chart
Replacing Hobbs at nickel cornerback will be Darnay Holmes who stepped in for him while he was out for over a month earlier this season.
DeCamerion Richardson and Jack Jones will start on the outside. The remaining cornerbacks on the roster are Sam Webb and Kyu Blu Kelly.
