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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- With running back Latavius Murray nursing a toe injury that has prevented him from practicing, the Raiders will be relying on a pair of rookies to keep the ground game going against San Diego on Sunday.Fifth-round pick DeAndre Washington and undrafted Jalen Richard have been splitting reps with Oaklands first-team offense in practice this week and will continue to share time against the Chargers if Murray is unable to play.Murray -- who has played in 31 games over the past two seasons- watched Thursdays walkthrough and did not participate in the workout while trying to heal his sore toe.We hope that Tay can get back by Sunday, Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said. I know hes working extremely hard at it. Theyre working with his shoes and things like that to help him in that regard. Well just have to wait and see.If Murray is held out, Washington and Richard will have to fill the void after playing in reserve roles on offense and on special teams through the first month of the season.The two have a combined 40 carries between them, equaling Murrays total this year. While Murray leads the trio with 172 yards, Washington is not far behind with 147. Richard has rushed for 144 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown run on his first NFL carry that is the second-longest scoring run in the league this season.The backfield-by-committee has worked well so far for the Raiders. Oakland is fifth in the NFL in rushing and third in overall offense while averaging 126.8 yards on the ground.Washington, who is averaging six yards a carry, said there are differences between him and Richard but added that both have proven to be effective in their limited time on the field.Were both playmakers, we both do good things and have good strengths, Washington said. Its fun to watch him do his thing. Its kind of just like a tag-team deal. I get in, I do my thing. Just be ready when youre number is called.If there is a potential for a problem with Murray not playing, it could come in the passing game. Murray is recognized as Oaklands best blocking back in pass protection, though Musgrave was quick to point out that Washington and Richard have done well in that facet.Latavius is the smartest one weve got in terms of pass protection, Musgrave said. Hes in there with the O-line day in and day out working with coach (Mike) Tice. But these young guys have really fallen in step with him so we know we can trust them. That opens up a lot of great avenues for us.Richard has been splitting time on special teams, doubling on kickoff returns and punt returns. His 22.5-yard average on kickoff returns is tied for 10th in the NFL, though he has only four returns.If Murray is held out, the Raiders will be down to four healthy backs -- Washington, Richard, fullback Jamize Olawale and running back Taiwan Jones.Musgrave will likely use all four against San Diego although the emphasis will be on Washington and Richard.Theyve gotten some valuable experience, Musgrave said. I dont think were setting any limitations or putting them in any corner or any box right now.Game notes Rookie right tackle Vadal Alexander continues to work with the first-team offense and is likely to make his second straight start. Austin Howard (ankle) was limited for a second straight day while starter Menelik Watson (calf) was held out again. Tight end Clive Walford (knee) returned in limited fashion after sitting out Wednesday. 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ESPN first reported the reworked deal.This is the second straight year the Steelers have tweaked the details of Browns contract to give him a pay bump.The team advanced the two-time All-Pro $2 million in 2015. Brown will make $10.25 million this season. He celebrated by posting a picture of himself signing the amended contract on Wednesday next to agent Drew Rosenhaus.The 28-year-old Brown has led the NFL in receptions in each of the past two seasons, including 136 in 2015 even with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sidelined for a significant chunk of the season because of an injury.Brown, who is the only player in league history to have consecutive seasons with at least 125 receptions, has hinted at wanting a new deal each of the past two springs but the Steelers have declined, pointing to a team policy of not opening contract talks to players with more than one season left onn their current deals.ddddddddddddBrown has two years remaining on the six-year, $42.5-million contract he signed in 2012, an agreement that coincided with Browns rise to being one of the NFLs elite players at his position.Pittsburgh has found a way to sidestep the policy by basically paying Brown early. The two sides will almost certainly begin working on a new contract next offseason, one that would likely make Brown of the leagues highest-paid wide receivers. Browns 526 receptions are the most by an NFL player in the first six seasons of their career.Brown is not expected to play during Thursday nights preseason finale at Carolina. The Steelers open the season at Washington on Monday, Sept. 12.Game notes The Steelers claimed quarterback Zach Mettenberger off waivers from San Diego on Wednesday and placed injured backup Bruce Gradkowski on injured reserve with a significant hamstring injury. Mettenberger, who went 0-10 as a starter while playing for Tennessee in 2014 and 2015, will serve as Pittsburghs No. 3 quarterback behind Roethlisberger and Landry Jones.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '