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D.J. Hayden could be activated in time for Sunday

Oakland Raiders coach Tony Sparano would not commit to whether cornerback D.J. Hayden will be activated off the physically unable to perform list by Saturday, which would enable him to play Sunday at the Cleveland Browns.

However, Sparano did say Friday that Hayden is "good to go," and the Raiders are expected to make two roster moves by Saturday. Defensive end LaMarr Woodley (biceps) and safety Usama Young (knee) are expected to be put on injured reserve list so the Raiders can make two additions.

The Raiders will likely make at least one practice-squad promotion. If healthy, it makes sense that Hayden is part of the transactions.

The Raiders have 12 days to either activate Hayden or put him on injured reserve. The activation of Hayden, who broke his foot in June and returned to practice nine days ago, appears inevitable.

Meanwhile, defensive end Justin Tuck didn't practice because of a knee injury Friday and is questionable to play Sunday. He didn't play in Week 7, but he practiced the past two days. Sparano said tight end Davis Auberry (foot), receiver Vincent Brown (hamstring) and cornerback Keith McGill (groin) will not play against the Browns. None of those decisions are surprises.

Sparano wouldn't say whether Menelik Watson or Khalif Barnes starts at right tackle. Barnes is back practicing after missing two games with a quad injury. Still, Watson, a second-round draft pick last year, has played well in Barnes' absence. It would be a surprise if Watson didn't start.

Also, as part of changes under Sparano, the Raiders will not hold a walk-through practice Saturday. All of the team's Saturday work will be in meetings.

The team flew to Cleveland on Friday