ALAMEDA – The Raiders put Menelik Watson through a workout on Monday, to test the right tackle's fitness returning from a groin injury.
He showed great progress, enough to be cleared for football activity. Watson returned to practice on Wednesday, a session conducted in full pads.
That's a positive sign the Raiders offensive line will return to original form. Austin Howard took Watson's place despite dealing with ankle issues. Howard has been seen in a walking boot around the Raiders facility this week.
Watson had a strong training camp and preseason, which helped earn the starting gig over Howard. He suffered a groin injury in the first half of the season opener at New Orleans and did not return.
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Watson has a long injury history, with knee and calf issues holding him back his first two years and an Achilles' tendon tear that stole his third season.
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Also, Raiders cornerback David Amerson was cleared to practice. He was limited, participating in individual drills without pads on. Head coach Jack Del Rio expects Amerson will be ready to play Sunday at Tennessee.
Offensive lineman Matt McCants, also hurt in the Saints game, has not returned. He is dealing with a knee sprain.
Check back for a complete injury update once the Raiders and Titans reveal their Wedensday participation report.
