Ruggs (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Raiders don't play until Monday night, so Ruggs has a couple more chances to get back on the practice field in advance of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Saints. Ruggs sustained a knee injury in the first half of this past Sunday's 34-30 win over the Panthers but was able to return after halftime, finishing with three catches on five targets for 55 yards and 11 yards on a pair of rushes.

Ruggs hauled in three of his five targets for 55 yards in Week 1 against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Ruggs delivered the majority of his yardage halfway through the first quarter when he broke loose from the Panthers' secondary for a 45-yard reception. He narrowly missed a touchdown as he was dragged down at the one-yard line. Despite being held relatively quiet otherwise, Ruggs flashed the game-breaking ability he showcased during college at Alabama. He'll look to build on this performance in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Saints.

Ruggs (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

After his ankle was rolled up on in the second quarter, Ruggs didn't play the rest of the first half and was termed questionable to return during halftime. That said, he reentered the game during the Raiders' first possession of the second half, clearing his status for the time being.

Ruggs (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game in Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Ruggs left the field in the second quarter after his ankle was rolled up on. After halftime, he ran from the locker room to the sideline, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, but clearly there's some question about the rookie wide receiver returning to action.

Ruggs is listed as a starter on the Raiders' first unofficial depth chart.

EDGE Analysis

Ruggs and fellow rookie Bryan Edwards are listed as starters alongside second-year pro Hunter Renfrow. Edwards profiles as a prototypical threat on the outside, while Renfrow took most of his snaps out of the slot in 2019. The Raiders initially intended for Ruggs to start in the slot, but in the wake of Tyrell Williams (shoulder) having suffered a season-ending labrum tear, he could instead have an opportunity to move around the field. Ruggs will get a favorable matchup to maximize mismatches with his blazing 4.27 speed during Sunday's season opener in Carolina.

Las Vegas offensive coordinator Greg Olson said "we'll start with Ruggs in the slot" when describing the utilization of the Raiders' rookie receivers, USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruggs and his 4.27 speed project well outside, where he has more space to put his speed into motion, but it also makes sense for the Raiders to feature him in the slot to get him some quick targets. If Ruggs is playing in the slot, though, it generally pushes Hunter Renfrow out of the picture. Renfrow was one of the good parts of the 2019 Raiders offense, so at a glance it seems unlikely that he'd get outright benched in favor of Ruggs. Olsen's comments could instead read as acknowledgment of the chronological order of Ruggs' studies -- i.e., at slot initially, and then branching outside later -- rather than any sort of hierarchy or other permanent takeaway. Indeed, in the same quote Olsen mentioned that Ruggs will eventually line up all over. It's arguably a good sign for Ruggs either way, because if the Raiders are lining him in the slot then it shows a seriousness to get him the ball right away. The biggest concern with Ruggs all along was that he might get left to decoy functions with his safety-clearing speed, but Olsen's comments imply that they mean to get him the football out of the gate on short slot routes, which is a better target fit for the downfield-averse Derek Carr. Generally speaking, though, it will be a concerning sight for Renfrow investors whenever Ruggs steps into the slot.

Ruggs (thigh) called himself "100 percent" during a conference call Thursday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I feel totally like myself, if not better," Ruggs said. "I'm ready to go."

EDGE Analysis

Ruggs suffered a laceration to his thigh while helping a friend move back in May, requiring stitches and crutches to move about initially. That said, he mentioned he was "hard-headed" during his rehab, which amounted to doing more than his doctor's recommendation to get ahead of schedule in his recovery. Now healthy, Ruggs can set his sights on ramping his activity level with the strength and conditioning staff in the near future and on the practice field by mid-August.

Ruggs, who injured his thigh last month while helping a friend move, needed stitches to address the issue but didn't sustain any muscular damage, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, the first wideout selected in the 2020 NFL Draft is expected to be ready for training camp. Although Vic Tafur of The Athletic previously reported that Ruggs was using crutches for a time after his off-field mishap, Thursday's report confirms that the speedster's injury was minor. Once the Raiders take the field, Ruggs will profile as a field-stretcher with big-play ability who the team will utilize in a receiving corps that also includes Tyrell Williams, slot man Hunter Renfrow and fellow rookie Bryan Edwards.

Ruggs has been utilizing crutches due to a laceration on his thigh suffered last week, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie 12th overall pick apparently sustained the cut from a trailer while helping a friend move last weekend. The injury isn't considered serious, but the 21-year-old has been using crutches to help keep pressure off the leg. According to his father, Henry Ruggs Jr., they didn't immediately go to the hospital due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It's unclear when Ruggs III is expected to be fully healthy, and he may not receive another official update until closer to the start of training camp in July.

Ruggs suffered an injury to his thigh recently due to an "off-the-field accident helping a friend move," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Rapoport, Ruggs was cut or suffered a puncture, but the rookie wide receiver is "OK," and the wound isn't severe. Per Vic Tafur of The Athletic, the Raiders also released a statement regarding the matter: "The Raiders are aware of a report regarding an off-field injury to Henry Ruggs III. Respecting Henry's right to medical privacy, the team will not be commenting on the report." Until the team is able to get on the field, the state of Ruggs' health likely will remain unknown.