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Raiders place CB Chigozie Anusiem on Reserve/Injured list Anuseim was injured during the team's preseason matchup against the Texans.

AUGUST 22 • RAIDERS.COM

Lands on IR The Raiders placed Anusiem (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Anusiem will be forced to miss the entire upcoming season after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's preseason game versus the Texans. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Carted off Thursday Anusiem suffered a knee injury and was carted off the field during Thursday's preseason game against the Texans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The cornerback did not record a stat before exiting. Anusiem appeared in three games and on 54 special-teams snaps for Las Vegas in 2025, and he is fighting for a roster spot in 2026.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Las Vegas The Raiders signed Anusiem off the Cardinals' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Bringing in Anusiem gives the Raiders additional depth in the secondary after Kyu Blu Kelly was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a ruptured patella tendon. Anusiem hasn't appeared in a regular-season game in 2025, but he could be active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE