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The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Landry Jones, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Jones will compete with Nathan Peterman and Mike Glennon for the backup role to starting signal-caller Derek Carr. At least for the moment, anyway. Remember: the Raiders own the fourth overall pick in the first round of the […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired star wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month, but it was a deal that almost didn’t happen. During Brown’s Boomin’ Experience Podcast that was recorded back on March 5, Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was on the show and said that he believed the Raiders were […]

The Oakland Raiders infamously cleaned house last season before finishing the year in the cellar of the AFC West division. However, Oakland has wasted absolutely no time in attempting to turn things around in a hurry, notably acquiring former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown via trade early on in the offseason. As a result, […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the most active teams from around the league this offseason en route to most notably acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Raiders — and specifically head coach Jon Gruden — not afraid to toy with the team’s roster, quarterback Derek Carr could […]

We still don’t know whether Marshawn Lynch is going to play football next year, and we likely won’t know for a while still. Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock spoke to reporters at the owners meetings, and said he didn’t have much of an update on talks. Mayock said it will likely be a little […]

It’s officially official: The Oakland Raiders will play one more season at their longtime home after all. At the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix on Monday, the league formally voted to approve the Raiders’ single-season lease agreement at the Oakland Coliseum, delaying their move from the East Bay until 2020. The team’s efforts to play […]

As the Oakland Raiders try to figure out what to do with the quarterback position they have set up private workouts with Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins according to Albert Beer of SI.com. If the Raiders were just having meetings with the two they could have them in Oakland, but since they are working them […]

The Oakland Raiders currently have quarterback Derek Carr under center. However, head coach Jon Gruden has shown that he isn’t afraid to trade any player on his roster, which makes the Raiders one of the more interesting teams from around the league. Now, the Raiders are being linked to former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock, […]

The Oakland Raiders have added a big arm to back up incumbent starting quarterback Derek Carr. The Silver and Black announced on Friday that they have signed journeyman signal-caller Mike Glennon. We have signed QB Mike Glennon: https://t.co/hrKrWDWA7E #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/DDenrqAh8G — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 22, 2019 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport subsequently reported that […]

While most of the talk surrounding next month’s NFL Draft is about quarterbacks such as Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and Drew Lock, linebacker Josh Allen is becoming a hot topic of discussion. The University of Kentucky product has a full slate ahead of him. He is scheduled to meet with the San Francisco 49ers, New […]

Safety Curtis Riley has taken to Twitter to announce that he will be signing with the Oakland Raiders. Riley spent the 2018 campaign with the New York Giants, starting all 16 games and finishing with 75 tackles, four interceptions, five passes defended and a defensive touchdown. This past season marked the first real opportunity Riley […]

The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent cornerback Nevin Lawson, the team announced on Wednesday. Terms of the deal weren’t released, but Michael Gehlken of the Los Vegas Review-Journal reports that Lawson’s contract is for one year and worth $3.05 million. Lawson spent the first five seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions after […]

In today’s episode of “As Antonio Brown and his Drama Turns,” the newly minted Oakland Raiders star has something to say about the Vontaze Burfict signing. The wide receiver took to his Instagram to share his thoughts, and as usual, he held nothing back. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRl3W5hKqz/ For those who need a brief primer on this latest […]

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is considered one of the top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class, and on Wednesday, he had his Pro Day to give teams another look at him before the 2019 NFL Draft next month. Count Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock among those who came away very impressed with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs put the NFL on notice in 2018 with Patrick Mahomes slinging the ball with ease on opposing defenses. The Chiefs finished the season at 12-4 and won the AFC West division title. Kansas City was the first seed in the AFC when the playoffs began, but they ultimately got knocked out […]

There are a number of team’s interested in Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears the Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins can be added to that list. Haskins has already met with the New York Giants. According to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network, he will […]

The Oakland Raiders are meeting with free-agent defensive backs Curtis Riley and Tyler Patmon on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Riley spent the 2018 campaign playing safety for the New York Giants. He started all 16 games and registered 75 tackles, four interceptions, five passes defended and a defensive touchdown. The 26-year-old, […]

On the surface, Vontaze Burfict seems perfect, if potentially problematic, fit for the Oakland Raiders, within whom coach Jon Gruden wants to instill the old-school, tough-minded, physically-imposing aura that’s long been a mark of the silver-and-black’s best teams in franchise history. But the signing of Burfict on Tuesday registered with a jolt nonetheless given the […]

The Oakland Raiders are in the market for another Cincinnati Bengals stalwart. According to Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt, veteran safety George Iloka is visiting the Raiders to gauge whether or not to join the team in free agency. Raiders bringing George Iloka in for a visit https://t.co/AeG8POpX1g — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 20, 2019 On […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It is now as official as it gets with the Oakland Raiders formally announcing that the AFC West franchise has signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year free agent contract. With the longtime Bengals defender becoming just the latest player to join the Raiders this offseason, Burfict […]

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson is set to visit the Oakland Raiders, according to Adam Schefter. Former Lions’ CB Nevin Lawson is visiting the Raiders on Wednesday, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2019 Lawson was a 2014 fourth-round pick who was recently cut by the Lions after they signed Justin Coleman […]

The Oakland Raiders continue to collect bodies this offseason — talented ones, at that. According to a Tuesday evening report from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Raiders have agreed to sign veteran NFL linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict has reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Raiders after recently being released […]

Nate Burleson says that the 2019 NFL season will be a ‘make-or-break’ for Oakland Raiders star quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders will be better than the 49ers in 2019. @nateburleson says 👍@PSchrags says 👎 pic.twitter.com/4NfTUadHWU — Good Morning Football (@gmfb) March 19, 2019 The Raiders lacked talent at the wide receiver position after trading away […]

Say what you want about Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, but at least he has had some longevity. Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk points out that Carr is the only signal-caller from the 2014 NFL Draft class to still be with the team that originally selected him. Among Carr’s peers are Blake Bortles, […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent defensive lineman Bruce Irvin, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Irvin split the 2018 campaign between the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 19 tackles, 6.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He began the season with the Raiders before being cut in early […]

It didn’t take long for Vontaze Burfict to start getting some interest in his services. After being cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Burfict is already on his way to visit the Oakland Raiders according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. That didn’t take long: Vontaze Burfict is on his way to visit the […]

Oakland Raiders newcomer Antonio Brown appears to be fitting right in with his new teammates. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was infamously traded to Oakland earlier in the offseason, already seems to be quite happy as a member of the Raiders en route to posting a workout hype video alongside franchise quarterback Derek […]

It appears as though there is a real possibility that veteran linebacker Brandon Marshall will remain in the AFC West division going forward. According to a recent report from Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver, the former Denver Broncos defender is currently drawing interest from the highly active Oakland Raiders. Already becoming one of […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded away Khalil Mack, they were met with a ton of criticism. Fans and media were both highly critical of the move to trade away the All-Pro pass-rusher. They felt the Raiders bungled the situation surrounding Mack’s contract, and that the Bears made a great move picking him up. But apparently, […]

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The 28-year-old played in Cincinnati in all seven of his seasons in the NFL, but will now have to look forward to continuing his professional football career in a different city for the first time. As it turns out, the Oakland Raiders are still shopping for […]

Antonio Brown wasn’t the only wide receiver that the Oakland Raiders were able to acquire this offseason. They also brought in Tyrell Williams during free agency from the Los Angeles Chargers. The contract that the Raiders gave Williams was a four-year, $44.3 million deal. It also includes $22 million in guarantees and the Raiders have […]

The Oakland Raiders have re-signed wideout Dwayne Harris, according to a news report about the matter that was just released. #Raiders re-signed WR Dwayne Harris. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 18, 2019 Harris averaged 14.1 yards per punt return last season, the second-best mark in franchise history and tied for the NFL lead. The highlight […]

The Oakland Raiders were rumored to be in the running for Antonio Brown. When the disgruntled receiver finally landed with the Silver and Black, one wondered if it was the end or beginning of more drama for the NFL’s ultimate diva. In all honesty, it could be a lot or a little of both. AB does […]

NFL free agent Jordy Nelson is receiving interest from at least five teams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN and one of those teams is the Oakland Raiders, the team that just released him. Former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, per source. They were interested in Nelson last […]

The Oakland Raiders and veteran offensive tackle Donald Penn have mutually agreed to part ways, according to an official statement released by the franchise over the weekend. The Raiders have notoriously become one of the most active teams around the league this offseason. Oakland has now subtracted from its roster ahead of the 2019 campaign. […]

When a player like Antonio Brown signs a new deal, the market at his position changes. One player who is directly affected by Brown’s new contract is Julio Jones. Brown’s new deal with the Oakland Raiders gives the All-Pro wide receiver $50 million over three seasons and $30 million in guaranteed money. Seeing this deal […]

The Oakland Raiders, believe it or not, have added another wide receiver. On Friday, the team announced on Twitter that it has signed former Arizona Cardinals receiver J.J. Nelson. Even more speed. We have signed WR J.J. Nelson: https://t.co/13lfgDzGPY → @_ThaJizzleMan #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/l3EsvzxmQS — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 15, 2019 As the Raiders indicate, […]

The Oakland Raiders will officially play one more season in their longtime home. According to David DeBolt of the East Bay Times, the Coliseum Authority board has voted to approve a lease agreement that will allow the Raiders to play the 2019 season at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the franchise moves to Las Vegas next […]

Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders, by first impressions, at least, seem like a match made in heaven. If not for the Pittsburgh Steelers doing extra diligence while working the phones to find a trade partner, though, the six-time Pro Bowler would almost certainly be wearing colors other than silver and black going forward. During […]