Kana'i Mauga Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Dolphins vs Steelers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Dec 27, 2024
Ready to rock
Mauga (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old missed the Raiders' Week 16 win over the Jaguars due to an illness and was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a calf injury. However, Mauga logged a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past both issues in time to play Sunday. With Mauga back at full health, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in Las Vegas' linebacker corps in Week 17.
Dec 22, 2024
Won't play against Jacksonville
Mauga (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Mauga was unable to practice Friday due to an illness, and it appears serious enough for him to be sidelined Sunday. He'll look to shake off the ailment and return for the Raiders' Week 17 contest against the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 29. Amari Gainer and Amari Burney will be Las Vegas' rotational linebackers Sunday behind starters Divine Deablo, Robert Spillane and Tommy Eichenberg due to Mauga's absence.
Oct 30, 2024
Past knee injury
Mauga (knee) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite finishing last week with a full practice Friday, Mauga was sidelined for a second straight game due to a knee injury. However, he wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that Mauga should be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals barring any setbacks. Mauga has served solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle over five regular-season games.
Oct 27, 2024
Won't play against Chiefs
Mauga (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 clash against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Mauga will miss a second consecutive contest due to a knee injury. He did manage to log an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week, so he seems to be improving. Mauga's absence Sunday will primarily impact the Raiders on special teams, as he's yet to log a defensive snap this season.
Oct 25, 2024
Logs full practice Friday
Mauga (knee) practiced in full Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mauga was unable to play in Week 7 against the Rams due to a knee injury. He finished the week strong with a full practice Friday, and the 24-year-old could return for Sunday's AFC West clash. Mauga has contributed solely on special teams this season and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.
Oct 23, 2024
Limited to open week
Mauga (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Mauga was unable to practice leading up to the Raiders' Week 7 contest against the Rams, so his return to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a step in the right direction. He'll have two more practices to upgrade his participation ahead of Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chiefs.
Oct 18, 2024
Won't suit up vs. Rams
Mauga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mauga has not been able to practice all week due to a knee injury, and he will not play Week 7. His next chance at suiting up will be against the Chiefs on Oct. 27. Mauga has served solely on special teams this year and has logged one tackle across five regular-season games.
Oct 6, 2024
Active for Week 5
Mauga (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old has yet to play a defensive snap this season but is a special teams staple, having logged 76 snaps there across three contests.
Oct 4, 2024
Could play Sunday
Mauga (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The USC product has a chance to suit up in Week 5 after upgrading from a DNP on Thursday to a limited practice session Friday. If Mauga is able to play in Sunday's contest, he'll likely just serve as one of the Raiders' special-teams aces.
Sep 29, 2024
Not going to play
Mauga (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Mauga hasn't played a single snap on defense this season, but his absence will be missed on special teams. He'll work to return in Week 5 against the Broncos.
May 10, 2024
Back in action
Mauga (knee) participated in the Raiders' OTA program Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mauga played in five games in 2023, contributing primarily on special teams. His campaign came to a close prematurely due to a knee injury, but it appears as if he's made a full recovery heading into 2024.
Dec 12, 2023
Heads to IR
Mauga (knee) was placed on the Raiders' injured reserve list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Mauga sustained a knee injury in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings and did not return. He'll be forced to sit out the next four games, effectively ending his season unless the Raiders make the playoffs. He played 66 snaps -- 11 on defense, 55 on special teams -- across five games and registered three tackles (one solo).
Dec 10, 2023
Leaves game with knee injury
Mauga (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Mauga was activated off IR Satruday after he injured his knee leading up to Week 8 against the Lions. He did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game.
Dec 9, 2023
Comes off IR
The Raiders activated Mauga (knee) to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old linebacker spent a little over a month on IR, but he's now got a chance to play in Week 14 after being activated to Las Vegas' active roster Saturday. Mauga appeared in four games for the Raiders before suffering his knee injury, recording three total tackles and primarily playing on special teams.
Dec 6, 2023
Retuns to practice Wednesday
Mauga (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Raiders on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mauga returned to practice for the first time since landing on IR with a knee injury Oct. 30. The 23-year-old logged consistent playing time on special teams for four games in a row before his injury, logging three tackles over this span.
Oct 30, 2023
Headed to IR
Las Vegas placed Mauga (knee) on its injured reserve list Monday.
ANALYSIS
He had already been ruled out for Week 8, but now Mauga will be forced to miss the Raiders' next three games following Monday's too. In his absence, Las Vegas will be forced to lean more heavily on Luke Masterson for snaps at linebacker.
Oct 29, 2023
Not playing Monday
Mauga (knee) will be inactive for Monday's game against the Lions, Paul Gutierrez if ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mauga was added to the injury report Sunday and will now miss his first game since signing with the Raiders in September. Las Vegas will be shorthanded at linebacker with Divine Deablo (ankle), Darien Butler (undisclosed) and Curtis Bolton (knee) all out as well.
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