Raiders activate S Nate Allen from short-term IR
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have activated safety Nate Allen from short-term injured reserve list in time for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
The Raiders waived receiver Marcus Thigpen on Saturday to make room on the 53-man roster.
Allen injured his knee in the season opener against Cincinnati. He is expected to start alongside Charles Woodson against the Vikings, with TJ Carrie moving back to cornerback.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Raiders also re-signed safety Tevin McDonald to the practice squad.
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