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Warren out, Jordan and Burgess doubtful for Raiders in showdown vs. Chargers

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland defensive tackle Gerard Warren will miss the Raiders' game Sunday at San Diego, and defensive end Derrick Burgess and running back LaMont Jordan are doubtful.

Warren has not practiced since injuring his thigh Oct. 4, but Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said Friday he does not expect the injury to be a long-term problem.

Burgess, a two-time Pro Bowler, has missed the previous two games with an injured calf and has been limited in practice all week. Kiffin said he would wait to see how Burgess feels during warmups before deciding whether to activate him.

Jordan left Oakland's previous game against Miami on Sept. 30 with a back injury and has been limited since then.

"LaMont feels the worst he's felt for years," Kiffin said. "So we'll go down there and take him out early (to warm up) and see if he can go."

The Raiders also re-signed safety Jarrod Cooper, who had been released over the summer after being given a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on steroids.

Cooper was a valuable special teams player for the Raiders the past three seasons, and Oakland has struggled in that phase so far this season. Cooper replaces safety B.J. Ward, who was released earlier this week.

"I know he's excited to be here," Kiffin said. "And sometimes the best comes out of people when they have something taken away from them. We're hoping that happens with him."

Cooper will not be active Sunday.

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