Adam Schefter Inside Scoop on LB Nick Roach- problems with his vision and balance
Raiders LB Nick Roach, who suffered a significant concussion in Oakland’s 3rd preseason game and hasn’t played since, is expected to be able to resume his career next season, according to a source. Roach has experienced problems with his vision and balance, according to a source, and has spent recent weeks visiting concussion specialists in Los Angeles, London and Pittsburgh. Those specialists were in agreement that Roach – who led the Raiders in tackles last season with 152, could have been cleared to play later this season, and he should be able to play next season without any limitations or long-term consequences, per a source. For now, Roach is working to rehab his vision and balance. But with Oakland short at linebacker now and the team wanting to give Roach the time he needed to recover, the Raiders placed him on injured reserve last week, quietly ending the season for the player who last year led Oakland with 5.5 sacks.
