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Oakland Raiders Training Camp: Helu on IR, Aldon Smith in Rehab

By Maurice Moton

September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oakland Raiders nose tackle Denico Autry (96) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) for a safety in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime.
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders nose tackle Denico Autry (96) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) for a safety in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Denico Autry on PUP List

The Raiders placed defensive lineman Denico Autry on the physically unable to perform list.

According to CSNBayArea reporter Scott Bair, Autry wore a brace on his hand, wrist or forearm:

The third–year defensive lineman emerged as a decent contributor last year. Ironically, the buzz around Autry started in the previous offseason, and he continued to earn the coaching staff’s trust throughout the preseason in 2015. He played in 14 games, started in eight, and logged three sacks during the regular season.

The severity of Autry’s injury remain unclear, but second-round pick Jihad Ward will probably take more snaps with the starters, just as he did at OTAs and minicamp in June.

Autry’s injury puts him in a potential intense training camp battle with the rookie. Last month without pads, Ward impressed Del Rio, so he may take the third-year pro’s roster spot in the near future. Preseason competition will separate the two.

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