Kenny Pickett inched closer to starting Sunday’s game for the Raiders on Thursday, the second day in a row without Geno Smith on the practice field.

Smith is nursing a right shoulder injury and did not practice ‍Wednesday or Thursday, ceding first-team snaps in practice to Pickett, who replaced Smith after he was hurt in a 24-17 home loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday.

Smith was injured during the third quarter. Pickett entered the game in the fourth quarter and threw a TD pass, going 8 of 11 for 97 yards.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll described Smith’s injury as ‌a “jammed” throwing shoulder. Imaging of the shoulder showed no structural damage, ‌Carroll said.

The Raiders (2-11) acquired Pickett, 27, from the Browns after training camp was completed in August. Cleveland acquired Picke

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