McDonald (ankle) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve, according to the league's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of McDonald's ankle injury remain behind closed doors, but the defensive back is nonetheless stuck on IR through the end of the league year unless he agrees to injury settlement.

McDonald is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers with an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald entered Week 17 nursing a knee injury but injured his ankle in the first half Sunday. Sean Smith should step in as the team's nickel cornerback and Antonio Hamilton will likely also see increased snaps while McDonald is sidelined.

McDonald (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

The knee injury limited McDonald's participation in practice throughout the week, but he'll be able to steer clear of his second absence of the season. McDonald has played at least 40 defensive snaps in eight of the Raiders' last nine games and should retain a sizable role in the team's secondary with David Amerson (foot) sidelined for the season finale.

McDonald is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers with a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald is coming off a six tackle performance against the Eagles and was a limited participant in practice this week to earn the questionable tag. The 26-year-old seems on track to play the season finale for the Raiders.

McDonald logged 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald played 67 defensive snaps for the second consecutive week as injuries to David Amerson (foot) and Gareon Conley (shin) have thinned the Raiders' secondary. They'll have a chance to further their recoveries during the team's upcoming bye, but McDonald could see an increased role in Week 11 against Tom Brady and the Patriots.

McDonald will start in Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Bills, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald has played on just 31 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps this season. With David Amerson (foot) and Gareon Conley (shin) both sidelined, McDonald is being forced up the depth chart. Expect him to see a significant role on defense as long as he's one of the team's starting corners.

McDonald (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald is simply a depth option at cornerback, so his absence won't affect the Raiders' defense much.