Hobbs finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts with eight tackles (four solo).
It's the second straight week that Hobbs has led or co-led the Raiders' defense in tackles. He's up to a career-high 84 tackles (58 solo) on the year despite missing four games earlier in the season with an ankle injury and is fourth on the team in that category.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Productive in loss
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Hobbs logged eight tackles (even solo) during Las Vegas' 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Hobbs finished second on the team in tackles and has now compiled eight tackles in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old is currently on pace to set a new career high in tackles despite missing four games earlier this season.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: On track to play Sunday
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Hobbs (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Despite being limited at practice Wednesday, it looks like Hobbs will be at 100 percent for Week 11. With Marcus Peters (knee) and Amik Robertson (concussion) both dealing with injuries, Hobbs could be in line for a significant role at corner Sunday at Miami.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Snatches first interception of 2023
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Hobbs recorded seven tackles (three solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Giants.
Hobbs was able to snatch his first interception, picking off Tommy DeVito in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 38 tackles, including a sack, while adding four pass deflections and the interception over five active games this season.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Set to return Monday
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Hobbs (ankle) is active for Monday's contest against the Lions.
Hobbs missed the last four games with an ankle injury but appears to be good to go for Monday's game after putting in three limited sessions in practice leading up to Week 8. He'll resume his role at starting cornerback opposite veteran Marcus Peters.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Out again for Week 6
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Hobbs (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Patriots, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
This will be Hobbs' third consecutive absence after he was injured in Week 3. Amik Robertson and Marcus Peters figure to get the bulk of the playing time against the Patriots' mediocre wideout corps.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Still dealing with injury
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Hobbs (ankle) will not practice Thursday, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Hobbs missed the team's loss to the Chargers on Sunday and appears to still need some extra time to recover from the injury. Fortunately for Hobbs and the Raiders, they don't play until Monday against the Packers, so the 24-year-old will be afforded an extra day to prepare to play.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Gets questionable tag
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Hobbs is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers due to an ankle injury.
It is unclear when Hobbs injured his ankle, but he popped up on the injury report Friday with a limited workload. Jakorian Bennett and David Long would be candidates to replace him at corner opposite Marcus Peters if he does not ultimately get the green light. More clarity on his status should come Sunday morning.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Back from injury
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Hobbs (hand) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Hobbs injured his hand during Las Vegas' Week 18 loss to Kansas City but now appears to be healthy. The soon-to-be 24-year-old has been lining up at nickelback during the offseason program and likely will serve as a starter during the 2023 season.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Forced out against Chiefs
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Hobbs has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Chiefs due to a hand injury, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs suffered a broken hand early in the season, an injury that cost him six games. He's suited up for each of the Raiders' last five contests and has been a key part of the team's secondary. He'll end the 2022 campaign with 72 total tackles, one sack and four passes defended across 11 games.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Eight stops in loss
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Hobbs tallied eight tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 37-34 loss to the 49ers.
Hobbs recorded at least eight stops for the sixth time this season. Across 10 appearances, he's totaled 71 tackles, four pass defenses, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The second-year cornerback needs three tackles in Week 18 to tie his career-high mark (74), which he set as a rookie in 2021.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Designated to return from IR
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The Raiders designated Hobbs (hand) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Hobbs landed on IR on Oct. 17 after fracturing his left hand in Week 5 against Kansas City. Prior to that contest, he had logged 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in two of Las Vegas' first four games. The Raiders now have three weeks to activate Hobbs, but he could play as soon as this Sunday in Seattle if the team feels he is ready to return.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Lands on IR
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The Raiders placed Hobbs (hand) on the injured reserve Monday.
Hobbs will now be forced to sit out until at least Week 11 while recovering from a fractured left hand on IR. The 23-year-old sustained this injury during last Monday's loss to the Chiefs, though he was able to return and finish out the remainder of this contest with a cast on his left hand. Hobbs recorded 36 tackles, two passes defended, one sack and a forced fumble over five starts this season, and his absence will leave the Raiders with just three healthy cornerbacks in Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Sam Webb.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Will not return
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Hobbs (concussion) will not return Sunday against the Titans.
Hobbs left the game early to be evaluated for a concussion. His inability to return likely signals the cornerback failed the evaluation. In his absence, Amik Robertson and Sam Webb will likely see an increased role. If Hobbs did suffer a concussion, he'll need to clear protocols before suiting up in Week 4 against the Broncos.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Posts 11 tackles in loss
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Hobbs notched 11 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 29-23 loss to the Cardinals.
Hobbs was one of three Raiders to finish with at least 10 tackles. Through two games, the second-year cornerback has totaled 20 tackles (15 solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble. He'll look to continue his hot start against the Titans in Week 3.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Avoids DUI charge
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Hobbs (shoulder) is no longer facing a DUI charge following his Jan. 3 arrest in Las Vegas, but he plead guilty Wednesday to a careless driving charge, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
He also has a pending reckless driving charge from a separate incident that occurred Jan. 16, approximately two weeks after the first arrest. Hobbs won't get the guaranteed suspension that comes with a DUI charge, but he may still face league discipline of some kind. He's also recovering from shoulder surgery, after working as the Raiders' nickel cornerback for most of his rookie campaign in 2021.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Expected to play Week 18
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Raiders interim head coach Rich Bissacia said he expects Hobbs to play in Sunday's game against the Chargers after the cornerback was arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge Monday in Las Vegas, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports. "Obviously, we take that extremely serious, organizationally and certainly within our team," Bisaccia said Wednesday. "So based on what we've learned, at this time, we expect Nate to play. It's a legal matter and other than that I have really nothing else and we'll leave it at that."
Bisaccia's comments suggest that the Raiders will leave it up to the NFL to decide whether Hobbs faces any punishment after the rookie fifth-round draft pick was found asleep in a vehicle parked on the exit ramp of a parking garage and then arrested after failing a field sobriety test. Hobbs' attorneys have since contested the DUI charge, so the league will presumably let the legal process play out before deciding whether Hobbs' actions warrant a fine and/or a suspension. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a strong debut campaign as the Raiders' nickel cornerback, tallying 67 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a sack through 15 games.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Arrested on DUI charge
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Hobbs was arrested early Monday in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor DUI charge, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports. In a statement, the Raiders said they are "aware of the incident involving Nate Hobbs," adding that, "the organization has been in communication with local law enforcement and is in the process of gathering more information."
Hobbs was taken into policy custody after he failed a field sobriety test, which was administered after officers found him asleep in a car parked on the exit ramp of a parking garage. The fifth-round rookie cornerback has appeared in 15 games for Las Vegas this season, recording 67 tackles and an interception.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Lands on COVID list
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Hobbs (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Hobbs played 91 percent of the defensive snaps last week but will be sidelined for Monday's game against the Browns, which was originally scheduled for Saturday. Desmond Trufant and Brandon Facyson should see increased run in the secondary for the Raiders in his absence.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Records full practice Wednesday
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Hobbs (head) was listed as a full participant in the Raiders' practice Wednesday.
Hobbs injured his head during Monday's loss to the Chargers and was evaluated for a concussion. Luckily for Las Vegas, the cornerback did not suffer a concussion, but they did lose corners Damon Arnette (groin) and Trayvon Mullen (foot) to injuries during Monday's contest. With Hobbs fully practicing Wednesday, he could be in line for a big role Sunday if Mullen and Arnette can't suit up against the Bears.
