Raiders put T Penn on Injured Reserve

The Oakland Raiders have placed starting tackle Donald Penn on Injured Reserve because of a groin injury sustained against the Cleveland Browns.

The 35-year-old Donald Penn left the game in the first half but later returned, but left the game again and went to the locker room. Head coach Jon Gruden said the Raiders hope Penn can return later in the season. Gruden said rookie Brandon Parker, selected by the Raiders in the third round (No. 65 overall), will replace Penn in next game against the San Diego Chargers.

Parker, who was slowed by an ankle injury early this season, played 57 of 92 snaps against the Cleveland Browns on last Sunday in his first appearance with the offense in the NFL

“We’re confident in Parker,” Gruden said. “He’s back, he’s healthy and he played pretty good when he got in there and played. This will be a great opportunity for him.” Penn, an 13-year-veteran, started at left tackle the last four seasons for the Raiders and made the Pro Bowl in the last two, but agreed to move to right tackle this season after Oakland drafted Miller