The Las Vegas Raiders got some real bad injury news on left tackle Kolton Miller.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Miller, who was initially diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, now has a hairline fracture, also, a CT scan revealed.
Now, Miller is headed to injured reserve and is going to miss significant time, and quite possibly the rest of the season, but that has yet to be confirmed.
"Sources: Raiders OT Kolton Miller received bad news on his ankle following further testing. It’s a high-ankle sprain and a hairline fracture, rather than just a sprain. The MRI revealed the sprain, a CT scan revealed the fracture. He’s headed for Injured Reserve," Rapoport reported.
Miller is the Raiders' best offensive lineman, so it goes without saying how bad this is for Las Vegas' offense, especially given the team's struggles upfront early on this season.
Veteran Stone Forsythe will likely be the first man up to replace Miller, head coach Pete Carroll said. Rookie third-round pick Charles Grant is another candidate, but Grant has yet to dress for a game this season, so it's doubtful he gets the first nod.
Las Vegas just signed Miller to a three-year, $66 million contract extension that runs through 2028. The first year of his new deal comes in 2026.
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