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SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Mauga (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old missed the Raiders' Week 16 win over the Jaguars due to an illness and was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a calf injury. However, Mauga logged a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past both issues in time to play Sunday. With Mauga back at full health, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in Las Vegas' linebacker corps in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Jacksonville Mauga (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Mauga was unable to practice Friday due to an illness, and it appears serious enough for him to be sidelined Sunday. He'll look to shake off the ailment and return for the Raiders' Week 17 contest against the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 29. Amari Gainer and Amari Burney will be Las Vegas' rotational linebackers Sunday behind starters Divine Deablo, Robert Spillane and Tommy Eichenberg due to Mauga's absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past knee injury Mauga (knee) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite finishing last week with a full practice Friday, Mauga was sidelined for a second straight game due to a knee injury. However, he wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that Mauga should be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals barring any setbacks. Mauga has served solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle over five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Chiefs Mauga (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 clash against Kansas City.

Impact Mauga will miss a second consecutive contest due to a knee injury. He did manage to log an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week, so he seems to be improving. Mauga's absence Sunday will primarily impact the Raiders on special teams, as he's yet to log a defensive snap this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Friday Mauga (knee) practiced in full Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mauga was unable to play in Week 7 against the Rams due to a knee injury. He finished the week strong with a full practice Friday, and the 24-year-old could return for Sunday's AFC West clash. Mauga has contributed solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Mauga (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mauga was unable to practice leading up to the Raiders' Week 7 contest against the Rams, so his return to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a step in the right direction. He'll have two more practices to upgrade his participation ahead of Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up vs. Rams Mauga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Mauga has not been able to practice all week due to a knee injury, and he will not play Week 7. His next chance at suiting up will be against the Chiefs on Oct. 27. Mauga has served solely on special teams this year and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 5 Mauga (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The 24-year-old has yet to play a defensive snap this season but is a special teams staple, having logged 76 snaps there across three contests.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 5 Mauga (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The 24-year-old has yet to play a defensive snap this season but is a special teams staple, having logged 76 snaps there across three contests.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Mauga (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact The USC product has a chance to suit up in Week 5 after upgrading from a DNP on Thursday to a limited practice session Friday. If Mauga is able to play in Sunday's contest, he'll likely just serve as one of the Raiders' special-teams aces.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not going to play Mauga (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Mauga hasn't played a single snap on defense this season, but his absence will be missed on special teams. He'll work to return in Week 5 against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Mauga (knee) was placed on the Raiders' injured reserve list Tuesday.

Impact Mauga sustained a knee injury in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings and did not return. He'll be forced to sit out the next four games, effectively ending his season unless the Raiders make the playoffs. He played 66 snaps -- 11 on defense, 55 on special teams -- across five games and registered three tackles (one solo).

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with knee injury Mauga (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Mauga was activated off IR Satruday after he injured his knee leading up to Week 8 against the Lions. He did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IR Las Vegas placed Mauga (knee) on its injured reserve list Monday.

Impact He had already been ruled out for Week 8, but now Mauga will also be forced to miss the Raiders' next three games following Monday's contest. In his absence, Las Vegas will be forced to lean more heavily on Luke Masterson for snaps at linebacker.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Mauga (knee) will be inactive for Monday's game against the Lions, Paul Gutierrez if ESPN reports.

Impact Mauga was added to the injury report Sunday and will now miss his first game since signing with the Raiders in September. Las Vegas will be shorthanded at linebacker with Divine Deablo (ankle), Darien Butler (undisclosed) and Curtis Bolton (knee) all out as well.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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