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ALAMEDA — Raiders defensive tackle Stacy McGee’s injured ankle is feeling better, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos isn’t yet clear.

“Making progress,” McGee said Wednesday. “That’s all I can do. Progress day-to-day.”

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“It’s frustrating,” said McGee, who did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. “But at the same time, I just want to be out there to help my team, to help us win. I’d rather be 100 percent out there instead of just going out there half a man.”

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said last week that while McGee would miss the Tampa Bay game, he thought he might be ready for this week’s game. McGee said he wasn’t sure.

“Just waiting to see,” McGee said.

— Cornerback Sean Smith, who suffered a shoulder injury against the Buccaneers, didn’t practice on Wednesday and could have to miss this week’s game. Defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. also has still not returned to practice. He is eligible to come off injured reserve at this point, but he’s unlikely to play until at least after next week’s bye.