MICHAEL WAGAMAN
Associated Press

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are expected to be without cornerback Carlos Rogers for Sunday’s game against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks.

Rogers has started 55 consecutive games since 2010 but has been bothered by a sore knee this season. He has not practiced this week and is doubtful on the team’s injury report.

It’s another blow to the NFL’s 31st-ranked defense, which has been plagued by injuries and poor play. The winless Raiders have already lost three defensive starters — defensive end LaMarr Woodley, middle linebacker Nick Roach and strong safety Tyvon Branch — to season-ending injuries.

Interim coach Tony Sparano said Friday he’s holding out hope that the 33-year-old Rogers can play despite not practicing for most of the past two weeks. Sparano declined to name a possible replacement.

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