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Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is already feeling the emotions when it comes to the team possibly playing its final game at Oakland Coliseum next Monday night. There are still a ton of unknowns when it comes to where the Raiders will play next season, and that figures to add plenty of interest to […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems pleased with the recent stretch of performances from quarterback Derek Carr, even if they haven’t resulted in a ton of victories. Carr managed to throw for 263 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he faced a ton of pressure in being […]

In March of 2017, NFL team owners voted unanimously to approve the Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas. Earlier this week, the municipality of Oakland filed a lawsuit against the 3-10 Raiders and the NFL alleging that the move was approved not as part of a desire to improve competition in the league, but because […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley suffered a concussion during his team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon and will miss the remainder of the contest, according to the team. Conley registered two tackles before exiting. On the year, Conley has totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions, 13 passes defended, and a defensive touchdown. The […]

Remember when it looked like the Oakland Raiders were finally on the right path after over a decade of ineptitude? Well, that came to a swift end over the last two years. Now, the Raiders are looking to rebuild completely, and they fired general manager Reggie McKenzie this past week as part of the process. […]

The Oakland Raiders traded away two of their supposed franchise cornerstones in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper for three first-round picks. While the Bears and Cowboys have become playoff teams with the help of those two stars, the Raiders have had a disastrous debut season under Jon Gruden. But despite the success of Chicago and […]

Throughout much of the 2018 campaign, there have been questions surrounding the New York Giants’ future at the quarterback position. This has thrown various scenarios that could present themselves to the Giants over the offseason as the team could venture into free agency, the trade market, or the draft to possibly look for their next solution […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is the latest person to join in on the trolling of Stephen A. Smith train after the ESPN analyst’s recent on-air miscues. Smith has been the subject of plenty of laughs since he failed to research his analysis for Thursday night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los […]

Oakland Raiders veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant saw his disappointing first campaign come to close earlier this month due to a knee injury that put him on the injured reserve. Things have taken yet another turn south as the NFL has announced that Bryant has been placed back onto the Reserve/Commissioner Suspended list indefinitely for […]

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper says that head coach Jon Gruden didn’t want to trade him away from the franchise. Cooper was sent to the Dallas Cowboys back in October for a first-round draft pick, and it’s certainly worked out in his favor. He’s racked up two games with 180 or more receiving […]

Since being traded to the Dallas Cowboys, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has quickly taken off in his new surroundings playing some of the best football of his career. This has reverted the conversation back to the Oakland Raiders’ decision to move on from Cooper prior to the NFL trade deadline. Team owner […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has seen his share of change in the NFL. This season has been particularly tumultuous with changes both in terms of the roster, the coaching staff, and the front office. After seeing such a stark amount of turnover in his five years in the league, Carr acknowledges what a “crazy” […]

  Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said Wednesday that the team has “a number of options” for where they will play home games during the 2019 NFL season, per NFL.com. The Raiders haven’t signed a lease for 2019 and had been in talks with Oakland about a lease for next season. However, that possibility has been […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has made it pretty well known that head coach Jon Gruden holds a lot of power within the struggling franchise. The Raiders currently sit at 3-10 on the season, but at this point, that’s just one of many concerns for the team as they’re in need of a new general […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis may be second-guessing his decision to trade star wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys this season. Cooper has been on an absolute tear since joining the Cowboys, as he’s coming off a three-touchdown game while posting 473 yards and five scores in his last three games. And with […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden wants to see his team stay in its current season when it takes the field for the 2019 NFL season. The Raiders are one of the 32 teams in the league that is included in the federal lawsuit filed by the city of Oakland, which has raised plenty of […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has called the federal lawsuit filed by the city of Oakland against the team and the NFL “meritless and malicious,” according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. Davis would provide no further comment on the issue and would let the team’s lawyers handle any future statements. “My feeling is we’re 3-10 […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis finally broke his silence regarding general manager Reggie McKenzie’s firing. According to Scott Bair of NBC Bay Area, Davis thanked McKenzie for his seven years as part of the organization and said the decision to move on from McKenzie was a “tough” one to make. “Reggie is a great person […]

The Oakland Raiders are being sued by the city they are currently representing – but will soon desert. Oakland City Attorney Barbara J. Parker recently made an announcement revealing the city’s decision to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, the Raiders’ organization, and 31 other teams in the league for what Oakland deems […]

Well, that was fast. Less than a week since the Oakland Raiders signed veteran running back C.J. Anderson, the same organization decided to release him, as reported by Field Yates of ESPN. Source: the Raiders have released RB C.J. Anderson. Short stay in Oakland. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 11, 2018 It is, indeed, a […]

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones caught plenty of flak for trading a first-rounder for wide receiver Amari Cooper. He has since had the pleasure of watching his critics eat crow. Cooper has been one of the best wideouts in the NFL since arriving in Dallas. According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of The Star-Telegram, […]

We’ve reached Week 15 of the NFL season, and that means the playoff race is really starting to heat up for many teams around the league. Some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack with only three games left in the regular season, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. 1. Kansas […]

The Oakland Raiders have decided to turn to scouting director Shaun Herock as the interim general manager after the firing of Reggie McKenzie. Oakland chose to part ways with McKenzie on Monday after seven seasons, which came just a day after CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported that a move was expected to […]

The Oakland Raiders are continuing their trek through a disappointing 2018 campaign that has featured plenty of internal issues throughout the entire process. This has now led the team to make another major decision with the firing of general manager Reggie McKenzie on Monday morning, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Reggie McKenzie now has […]

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie may be looking for a new job after the 2018 season. It’s been a long season for the Raiders and new head coach Jon Gruden, as the team has won just two games while struggling to find any sort of momentum. So, with the franchise lacking success, it’s no […]

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has officially been listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Martin has been dealing with a knee injury, but on a positive note, he was able to get in a full practice on Wednesday. It seems likely that Martin will still suit up this weekend, […]

The Oakland Raiders provided some good and bad news on Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The #Raiders have officially designated OT Donald Penn for return off Injured Reserve. That opens his window and closes another. This is their second player off IR… and means Marshawn Lynch won’t play again […]

C.J. Anderson signed with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday and this is an opportunity to play for his hometown team. Anderson was released by the Carolina Panthers last month and had workouts with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions before signing with the Raiders. Anderson said a big reason was the chance to play […]

Newly-signed Oakland Raiders running back C.J. Anderson is excited to get the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of his hometown fans. Anderson was released by the Carolina Panthers back on Nov. 12, but after entertaining potential contracts from the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, he chose to return to his roots. The […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden thinks that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown may have the best work ethic in football. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Oakland, and Brown figures to be a popular fantasy play against a Raiders squad that has struggled all season long. While Brown may be having […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in perfect position to get back into the win column this week with a matchup against the lackluster Oakland Raiders. However, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not taking an easy approach. Pittsburgh is desperate to maintain their lead atop the AFC North. According to Bryan DeArdo of 247 Sports, Roethlisberger is adamant […]

The Oakland Raiders have continued to trek through a disappointing 2018 campaign that has seen plenty of issues arise on both sides of the ball. Among those has been the inconsistent play at the wide receiver position that has taken another blow with veteran wideout Martavis Bryant being placed on season-ending IR due to a PCL injury, […]

The Oakland Raiders have found a new body to help them cure their backfield woes. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders are signing veteran running back C.J. Anderson, though, the exact details of the contract are yet to be revealed. Raiders are signing former Broncos and Panthers RB C.J. Anderson, per source. — […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have dropped their last two games to push them back to the pack a bit heading into the final month of the regular season. Things have become a little more challenging with second-year running back James Conner out for this week’s matchup against the Oakland Raiders. With that in mind, head coach […]

The second Jon Gruden era hasn’t gone as planned for the Oakland Raiders. The team currently holds a 2-9 record, and possesses the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Poor performance, puzzling coaching decisions and unpopular transactions have made the 2018 season a nightmare for fans. However, there is a light at the […]

The Oakland Raiders need to add some star power in 2019. Meanwhile, current Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will be looking for a new home this offseason after sitting out all of 2018 after refusing to sign his franchise tender. Bell, who will turn 27 years old this February, is hitting the prime of […]

The Oakland Raiders are set to head into a tough matchup in Week 13 against one of the league’s powerhouses in the Kansas City Chiefs led by their explosive offenses. This has seemingly made the Raiders a huge double-digit betting underdog for the matchup. Despite that, Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr voiced that head coach […]

Through the first 12 weeks of the season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has put together a stellar campaign that has put him on a potentially historic pace. Mahomes has continued to impress on the field behind his unique skill set with his strong, accurate arm and playmaking ability that has taken the Chiefs […]

In his first campaign with the Oakland Raiders, former Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin has stepped up into a prominent in the backfield for the team over the last few weeks. This has seen him pick up the slack in the backfield while running back Marshawn Lynch is still on the mend from groin […]