The Oakland Raiders lost another quarterback to injury.
Backup Matt McGloin exited Sunday's tilt versus the Denver Broncos in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. He did not return as the Raiders fell to Denver 24-6.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported after the game that McGloin's injury was to his trapezius muscle, acting like a pinched nerve, per sources. The Raiders aren't ruling out McGloin, but are not optimistic about him playing against the Texans, Rapoport added.
McGloin made the start after Derek Carr suffered a fractured fibula last week.
Fourth-round rookie Connor Cook took over the reins with 1:44 remaining in the first half for a Raiders team attempting to lock down a first-round bye with a win. Cook's first NFL pass was a completion to Amari Cooper.
McGloin struggled prior to exiting. The fourth-year pro completed just 6 of 11 passes for 21 yards. He took a beating on his final drive, getting his head slammed into the turf on a penalty by Broncos defensive lineman Jared Crick. He later had his hand and arm smashed after releasing a pass.
Oakland earned just 47 total yards and three first downs (one by penalty) on four drives with McGloin under center.
The Raiders trailed by 17 when Cook took over.