Raiders Scramble To Cover For Injured Scott
OAKLAND (AP) - The Oakland Raiders might find it easier getting over last week's blowout loss to Pittsburgh than overcoming Trevor Scott's knee injury.
Scott was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, leaving the Raiders minus one of their most productive and versatile players.
The third-year defensive end, who tied for the team lead in sacks each of the last two seasons, was also a key member of Oakland's special teams before suffering a torn ACL while covering a punt against the Steelers.
That left the Raiders in a scramble mode trying to find a replacement.
Second-year player Matt Shaughnessy is expected to replace Scott in Oakland's starting lineup but the Raiders have discussed using outside linebackers Quentin Groves and Bruce Davis there.
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