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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 […]

Peter King of NBC Sports released his first — and only — mock draft Monday, leading up to the first round, which kicks off Thursday night. For the Raiders, the mock was filled with a mix of both the expected, as well as a surprise. The early prediction was nothing shocking, with King slotting Alabama […]

The Oakland Raiders currently own three first round picks with the 2019 NFL Draft now just days away. However, it appears as though the Raiders are wide open in terms of wheeling and dealing this weekend as general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden couldn’t possibly be more unpredictable at this point in […]

Expect the Oakland Raiders to make a surprising pick at No. 4 during the 2019 NFL Draft. At least, that’s what some are suggesting. NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport gave more details on the Raiders’ plans for the draft. From what I understand, what the Raiders are looking at is some sort of surprise pick […]

The Oakland Raiders may be zeroing in on the prospect they’re most intrigued by with the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. According to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, Oakland “loves” University of Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Oliver is one of the most decorated players in the 2019 draft class. As the […]

In just a few days, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs will know where he’s going to begin his NFL career. Jacobs is widely considered the top running back prospect in this year’s NFL Draft class and should be off the board sometime in the first round. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Indianapolis […]

Despite playing in the incredibly competitive AFC West division alongside both the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, the new-look Oakland Raiders have already encountered some pretty high expectations ahead of the 2019 campaign. Even though Oakland traded away some tremendously talented players during the 2018 season, the Raiders have managed to bounce back […]

Colin Cowherd, the host of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, has been predicting win-loss schedules for teams in the NFL the past two days. Unfortunately for the Raiders, he predicts that they’ll have a disappointing 2019 season. “The Raiders are just too much noise,” Cowherd said on Friday. “All sorts of pots and pans just […]

The Oakland Raiders are trying to make fans quickly forget about the abysmal 2018 season. It was Jon Gruden’s first season back at the helm and the Raiders ended the season at 4-12. The 2019 season figures to be different as Oakland acquired Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, and Tyrell Williams this offseason. They also hired […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft less than a week away, most teams are finalizing their big boards and preparing to select the future players for their team. The Oakland Raiders, on the other hand, have sent all of their scouts home in a shocking turn of events. Sources: #Raiders coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike […]

With three picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders have options, especially at the quarterback position. The Oakland Raiders have been anything but predictable. Since the return of Jon Gruden, the Silver and Black have been a riddle for fans and the NFL media at large. So don’t think the 2019 NFL Draft […]

The Oakland Raiders are heading into a pivotal season. The Jon Gruden era didn’t start well, as Oakland went just 4-12 in 2018. In their last season in Oakland, the Silver and Black hope for a much better outcome. Raider fans finally got to see the official schedule for 2019, released on Wednesday: Everything you […]

Mississippi State defensive lineman and top NFL Draft prospect Montez Sweat visited with the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Texans earlier this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Sweat is considered one of the top pass-rushing prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class and is coming off of a terrific senior campaign in […]

Monday Night Football will kick off with the Houston Texans battling the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos taking on the Oakland Raiders in Week 1, according to Nick Underhill of The Athletic and Mike Klis of 9 News. Both of these matchups are intriguing for various reasons. Let’s start with the Texans and […]

New England Patriots haters are about to get some more ammunition to justify their distaste for the franchise. Apparently, the Patriots, along with the Washington Redskins, have the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL heading into 2019 while the Oakland Raiders have the toughest. Strength of schedule for all 32 teams: #Redskins and #Patriots […]

The Oakland Raiders have gone through some drastic changes since Jon Gruden returned to the struggling franchise to not only take over as head coach but also play a significant role in the team’s decisions for the foreseeable future. Along with trading away two of the team’s best players last season in Khalil Mack and […]

The Oakland Raiders own a slew of first-round NFL Draft picks over the next few seasons. With the Raiders notably picking in the top five of the 2019 NFL Draft, Oakland general manager Mike Mayock could have his eyes on even more draft capital with the event just a few weeks away. Perhaps tipping his […]

A few teams are heading into this year’s draft with a ton of pressure to find key contributors. Yet, no other team faces the same scrutiny as the Oakland Raiders. Enter Kyler Murray. Last offseason, Jon Gruden was welcomed as the new head coach. Fans rejoiced to see “Chucky” back in action—until he traded one […]