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The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a discouraging loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, and it appears as if things just got even worse for the team. Along the way, the Raiders lost starting safety Marcus Epps due to a knee injury, and tests on the ailment have revealed some crushing news. Epps suffered a torn ACL in Las Vegas' loss to Carolina, meaning his season will come to a premature end.
This is a devastating blow for the Raiders, as Epps is a key piece of their secondary, and they will now have to piece together the backend of their defense for the rest of the year in the wake of his absence. #Raiders safety Marcus Epps suffered a torn ACL in Sunday’s loss to Carolina, per sources. Brutal news for Las Vegas and Epps, a team leader who had started every game since signing last year.
No other damage, so he’ll be ready for 2025. He’s set to be a free agent in March. pic.
twitter.com/Hf3MnBMmWr Epps had gotten off to a hot start this season, as he racked up 19 tackles, two of which went for a loss, in his three games of action, while also posting some of the best coverage statistics of his career. © Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images With Epps out, the Raiders will likely turn to Isaiah Pola-Mao and Christopher Smith II to fill the void, which isn't exactly encouraging considering both guys are unproven players.
There's no doubt that Epps' loss is an incredibly tough one for the Raiders, and they will have to find a way to overcome his absence if they intend on remaining competitive this season. Related: Same Gardner Minshew Joke Goes Viral After Raiders Make QB Announcement.
