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The Oakland Raiders made a rather puzzling move with the 24th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft last Thursday, taking University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs. Not only is it no longer commonplace to use first-round picks on running backs unless they are really special these days, but Jacobs? For some perspective, Jacobs […]

The Oakland Raiders have had an incredibly busy offseason, and part of their offseason haul included landing offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown spent the 2018 campaign with the New England Patriots and played left tackle in all 16 of his starts. However, he is going to have to become re-accustomed to playing the other side […]

The Oakland Raiders declined safety Karl Joseph’s fifth-year option but Jon Gruden made it clear on Friday that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t want him. Gruden confirmed on Friday the team did decline Joseph’s fifth-year option, but also explained the reason why they made the decision. Gruden on #Raiders opting not to exercise Karl Joseph's […]

The Oakland Raiders managed to shore up their backfield by bringing back Doug Martin and taking Josh Jacobs in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears head coach Jon Gruden has high hopes for the dynamic between these two running backs. There is no question that Jacobs has been brought in as […]

Jon Gruden said the Raiders anticipated picking up safety Karl Joseph’s fifth-year option, an inclination without outright guarantee. The Silver and Black’s head coach said that at the NFL Scouting Combine, well before selecting fellow safety Johnathan Abram last week with the No. 27 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Raiders now have […]

The Oakland Raiders have released veteran tight end Lee Smith. Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper goes into more detail in his May 2 article. According to multiple reports, the team has released Lee Smith. Smith signed with the Raiders in 2015 and spent the last four years with the team. He caught 36 passes for […]

The Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders are apparently inching closer to having their scheduled preseason game take place in Canada, according to new reports. After initially planning for the game to take place in either Regina or Edmonton, the Packers and Raiders are closing in on holding their game in Winnipeg, according Rich Ryman […]

Could Marshawn Lynch be returning to the NFL? According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network, Lynch would return to the NFL if the Oakland Raiders would be willing to bring him aboard. This news comes one day after running back Isaiah Crowell, one of the Raiders’ many free-agent acquisitions this offseason, tore his Achilles, knocking […]

The Oakland Raiders suffered a big loss on Tuesday, as running back Isaiah Crowell tore his Achilles and will miss the entire 2019 campaign. It didn’t take long for the Raiders to find a replacement, however, as Oakland had decided to bring back fellow halfback Doug Martin, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Martin […]

After the Oakland Raiders parted ways with Reggie McKenzie, his twin brother, Raleigh McKenzie,  knew the writing was on the wall that he would be gone next, but admits it’s still disappointing that he is on his way out of the organization. McKenzie has served as a college scout for seven years, and with his […]

After restocking their backfield following the retirement of Marshawn Lynch, the Oakland Raiders will not be getting any production from Isaiah Crowell in 2019. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Crowell, who figured to be one of Oakland’s lead backs, tore his Achilles during a workout on Tuesday with the team. Crowell has been an effective runner […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Now, it appears Murray has already become the early favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2019, according to BetOnline.ag. Coming in at +225 to take home such an honor, […]

Say what you want about the Oakland Raiders, just don’t call them predictable. While many read the smokescreens and wondered about Jon Gruden and Co. taking a quarterback, they didn’t. They were, for the most part, restrained. The Raiders looked poised to possible jump up or jump all in at the fourth selection and replace […]

Oakland Raiders safety Karl Joseph’s job security isn’t great right now, and ESPN thinks there is a good chance the team could part ways with him. The Raiders selected safety Johnathan Abram with the 27th pick, meaning Joseph’s time with the team could be coming to a close as he enters the final year of […]

Most people were impressed with what the Oakland Raiders did during the draft, but ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. took it a step forward and thinks they did so well that they will win the AFC West title this upcoming season. The Raiders roster had a lot of turnover this offseason and Kiper thinks […]

The Oakland Raiders notably selected a trio of players as a result of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With the Raiders selecting former Mississippi State defensive back Johnathan Abram with the franchise’s final pick of the first round, the up-and-comer will now join the likes of former Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Clelin […]

The Oakland Raiders notably selected three players in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With the Raiders selecting former Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell, former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs and former Mississippi State defensive back Johnathan Abram, many believe that Oakland did a pretty good job — though it appears as though […]

The Oakland Raiders surprised a ton of people by deciding to draft Clelin Ferrell out of Clemson with their fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. Although, it immediately addressed one of their biggest needs of getting a pass rusher. Ferrell was projected to go anywhere in the top 15 picks, with him rarely falling […]

Marcus McMaryion won’t be going far to continue the pursuit of his NFL dream. According to Anthony Galaviz of the Fresno Bee, the former Fresno State University quarterback has accepted an invitation to participate in the Oakland Raiders upcoming rookie mini-camp. Former Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion @MM2_Era is headed to the #Raiders as he accepted […]

One of the most well-known and well-liked kickers in NFL history has decided to call it quits, as Sebastian Janikowski announced his retirement on Sunday. Janikowski will hang up his cleats as the richest kicker to ever play the game, as the $53.3 million he earned throughout his NFL career tops even the legendary Adam […]

The Oakland Raiders ended up taking Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell with the fourth overall pick of the NFL Draft last Thursday, officially putting to bed any talk that the Raiders could potentially take a quarterback with their first selection. But, the Raiders didn’t even want to make a selection at No. 4 at all. […]

Sebastian Janikowski has retired from the NFL. The 41-year-old Janikowski ended his 19-year NFL career (18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders) on April 28, per Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper. Kicker Sebastian Janikowski’s long run in the NFL has come to an end. Janikowski is retiring from the NFL 19 years after he was drafted […]

The Oakland Raiders selected University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with one of their three first-round draft picks on Thursday night, and many have questioned the Raiders’ decision to take a halfback so early. However, Oakland general manager Mike Mayock has high hopes for Jacobs, saying that he views the incoming rookie as a […]

It’s safe to say Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden tuned in for Clemson’s 44-16 victory over Alabama in January. The Oakland Raiders, after all, used three of their first four picks in the 2019 NFL Draft – all in the top 40 – on prospects who played in the national championship game. First, Oakland shocked […]

There were some who felt that the Oakland Raiders could take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday night, as Dwayne Haskins, Daniel Jones and Drew Lock were all on the board at that spot. However, the Raiders had maintained all along that they were behind Derek Carr […]

Josh Jacobs was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the No. 24 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. It was a selection that many saw coming, especially after the news broke that Marshawn Lynch would be retiring. Now, the Raiders have their running back of the present and the future. […]

Antonio Brown is one of the faces of the Oakland Raiders and tried to make his presence felt for the franchise during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. During the draft, Brown made it clear that he wanted his new team to go out and draft his cousin, Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown. […]

With the Colts on the clock at No. 26 in last night’s first round of the NFL Draft, the Raiders thought they were going to get their guy at No. 27. Then, Jay Gruden swooped in and stole Montez Sweat from his brother. Washington swung a trade with the Colts for the 26th pick Thursday […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back and 2019 NFL Draft prospect Josh Jacobs has officially made his way to the next level. Jacobs has become the latest Alabama alumnus to reach the NFL. The impressive collegiate running back has come off the board at No. 24 overall to the Oakland Raiders. Following in the footsteps […]

Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders shocked the world with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. With plenty of big names available, they decided to take a risk and select Clemson pass rusher Clelin Ferrell with the pick. Ferrell was mocked in the mid-to-late stages of the first round. Following his […]

The completely unnecessary feud between Antonio Brown and Ryan Clark has reached a new level. On Wednesday, in response to being called out on Twitter for supposedly inaccurate takes about the Pittsburgh Steelers, Clark, who played with the team for eight seasons and is now an analyst for ESPN, fired back that he was right […]

Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders came into the 2019 NFL Draft needing to make some noise to get their franchise back into contention. The noise they made at the top of the NFL Draft was something that no one saw coming. With the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, the Raiders decided to […]

The Oakland Raiders are reportedly discussing a potential first round swap with the New York Jets ahead of the 2019 NFL draft. There are always trades that can completely change the landscape of an entire draft, and it seems like the Raiders could be the team that makes things interesting. With a new general manager […]

Although Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has experienced a change-of-scenery this offseason, he still has no doubts about his status as the best wideout in the NFL. It appears his comments have not gone unnoticed by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Brown took to social media to make his declaration as the game’s […]

Could the Oakland Raiders use the No. 4 pick on a quarterback? It’s a question that has been asked since the draft process started. However, the thought may be starting to pick up some steam. NFL Network inside Ian Rapoport reported Thursday morning that Oakland has recently moved Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins up its […]

The 2019 NFL Draft is finally here and, with so much mystery still surrounding the top of the board, there could hardly more intrigue going into the first round. With so much uncertainty around the opening 32 picks, this is a draft primed for some surprise trades and selections once proceedings get underway in Nashville. […]

In Shannon Sharpe’s opinion, Marshawn Lynch had an unbelievable NFL career. Amidst rumors of Lynch’s retirement, Sharpe described him as “the heartbeat” of his team during the April 24 episode of “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed (via 247Sports.com’s John Newby).” Beast Mode, he was the heartbeat, he was the pulse of the team. When he ran, […]

Marshawn Lynch came out of retirement to run the ball for his hometown Oakland Raiders. But, after two seasons with the Silver and Black, Lynch has decided to hang up the cleats for a second time, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported. Now, on the eve of the NFL Draft, the Raiders have one more need […]

There was a buzz at this year’s NFL Combine, and much of it surrounded Ole Miss wide receiver DK Metcalf. The buzz originally generated ahead of the Combine when a photo of Metcalf surfaced on Twitter. To put it mildly, Metcalf is in tremendous shape, and he blew people away when he let it be […]