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The storm doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon for the Las Vegas Raiders, who are having a tumultuous season in 2021. A 5 – 3 record entering Week 10 fails to show the numerous off-field issues that have plagued the organization in the season. Now, another major setback can potentially derail their season if it's proven to be true.
Raiders fullback and team co-captain Alec Ingold was carted off the field with an injury in their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs and was immediately ruled out of the game. An hour later, Tom Pelissero reported the Raiders' biggest fears about Ingold's injury:
“The #Raiders fear FB Alec Ingold suffered a torn ACL, source said. He’ll have tests Monday to confirm. A big loss of one of the NFL’s best fullbacks, team captain and key leader.”
It's been issue after issue for the Raiders this season. First, ex-head coach Jon Gruden was implicated in a series of emails that displayed racist, homophobic, and misogynistic tendencies. Gruden would eventually resign, but that would only be the start of the turmoil. Weeks later, wide receiver Henry Ruggs was involved in a DUI case that killed a woman, leading to Ruggs' removal from the team. Shortly after, cornerback Damon Arnette was released after he was caught waving a gun on social media and making graphic threats.
The Raiders have been doing a solid job on the field, but the personnel they've had to let go, along with Ingold's injury, could have potential ramifications on their season. Hopefully, Derek Carr can pull his team together in this rough period for the team
