Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders lose OT Watson to torn Achilles tendon

Published Aug. 31, 2015 11:37 a.m. ET

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Menelik Watson will have to wait another year to prove he's starting material.

The Raiders tackle suffered a ruptured Achilles against the Cardinals on Sunday night. He'll miss the entire 2015 campaign.

"That's a tough break for us," head coach Jack Del Rio told reporters. "It's really unfortunate. He was having a great camp for us."

The former second-round pick was impressive this summer, according to Del Rio. He needed another year of reps to combat his relative inexperience -- 17 games played with 12 starts.

That chance will come, at the earliest, in 2016.

Ruptured Achilles' tendon... I Will be back stronger than ever that's a promise. Main thing is supporting the team right now. #RaiderNation
— Menelik Watson (@MenelikWatson) August 31, 2015

(h/t ESPN)