ALAMEDA – Clinton McDonald is not on the Raiders injury report. Defensive tackle P.J. Hall is, and isn't expected to play Sunday in Miami.
That suggests the veteran defensive tackle, signed just a week ago to fortify an ailing position group, could see steady snaps in South Florida.
He played 52 against Denver, just days after being signed off the street. He fared well considering the circumstances. He had two tackles, two quarterback pressures and graded out well against the run.
"Clinton has played in our system, so he's familiar with what we do in our system," defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said. "He was with me in Cincinnati, so it was a little bit easier of a transition for him going in there. He did a tremendous job on short notice, playing that many snaps."
He could see another heavy workload on Sunday, and the Raiders need him to play well inside to function well on the defensive line. Johnathan Hankins was signed last week for a similar task, and his workload could increase after improving his football shape considering he was a free agent all preseason.
Hall missed his fifth straight practice on Thursday. Rookie offensive tackle Brandon Parker returned to full work after missing Wedensday's practice with an ankle issue.
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Nick Nelson was added to the injury report with a hamstring injury. He was limited.
Thursday's Practice Report
RAIDERS
Did not practice
DT P.J. Hall (ankle)
Limited practice
C Rodney Hudson (ankle)
RG Gabe Jackson (pectoral)
RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder)
CB Nick Nelson (hamstring)
Full participation
OT Brandon Parker (ankle)
CB Leon Hall (illness)
WR Dwayne Harris (foot)
DOLPHINS
Did not practice
RB Frank Gore (not injury related)
Limited practice
S Reshad Jones (shoulder)
LS John Denney (shoulder)
Bobby McCain (knee)
Full participation
DT Jordan Phillips (knee)
RB Kenyan Drake (abdomen)
DE William Hayes (finger)
WR DeVante Parker (finger)
QB Ryan Tannehill (knee/ankle)
WR Danny Amendola (not injury related)
