Raiders place rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III on COVID-19 list

Las Vegas Raiders' Henry Ruggs III, center, celebrates his touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III, the 12th-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, on their reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Tuesday.

The 21-year-old out of Alabama had three catches for 18 yards in the Raiders’ 44-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

The Raiders are slated to play the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15 action on Thursday.

Ruggs III has made 23 receptions for 414 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games this season.

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