New DE Smith active, Ealy out vs. Chargers
One of the two defensive ends the Raiders signed after waiving Bruce Irvin is active for today’s game against the Chargers.
Jacquies Smith, who arrived in Alameda in time to practice Monday, is active. Kony Ealy, who practiced for the first time Wednesday, is not.
The Raiders also have defensive ends Fadol Brown and Shilique Calhoun on their inactive list - so their defensive ends group today consists of Arden Key, Frostee Rucker and Smith.
That group will be trying to generate pressure against Philip Rivers, who completed 22 of 27 passes for 339 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions when these teams played in Week 5. Irvin had the Raiders’ only sack in that game.