The Raiders, with right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson on injured reserve, had a chance to get a look at rookie guard Caleb Rogers on Monday against the Cowboys.

In fact, they talked all week about that opportunity.

It never happened.

Rogers, a third-round pick out of Texas Tech, didn’t even dress for the Raiders’ 33-16 loss at Allegiant Stadium .

The team instead moved Jordan Meredith from center to right guard to replace Powers-Johnson. Will Putnam, a second-year lineman from Clemson, took Meredith’s spot.

The Raiders also promoted Atonio Mafi from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday’s game.

On the surface, making Rogers inactive felt like a missed opportunity.

The Raiders (2-8) aren’t making the playoffs. So they could use the rest of the season to give young players

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