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The Oakland Raiders underwent a massive overhaul this offseason, and part of that overhaul included reconstructing the receiving corps. The Raiders not only signed former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Tyrell Williams and drafted Clemson’s Hunter Renfrow, but they also traded for Antonio Brown in one of the biggest splashes of the offseason. Oakland quarterback Derek […]

There was plenty of speculation in the lead-up to the 2019 NFL Draft that the Oakland Raiders could take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick, but they ended up selecting Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr never had any doubt that Oakland was committed to him moving forward, and he made […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown missed the first day of organized team activities, something that is sure to raise the hairs of fans and media members. However, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden isn’t thinking much of it, saying he “wouldn’t read much into” the situation but adding that he’s “sure people will,” according to […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was not present at the team’s first day of organized team activities on Tuesday, according to MJ Acosta of NFL Network. It’s worth noting that these workouts are voluntary, and Brown was an active participant at the first round of offseason workouts. The Raiders acquired Brown in a trade […]

The Oakland Raiders surprised a lot of people when they signed Vontaze Burfict, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther says it was a “no-brainer” to sign him. When Burfict left Arizona State in 2012 current Raiders, general manager, Mike Mayock was working for NFL media as a draft analyst and had an “undraftable” grade on him. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger apologized to former teammate Antonio Brown during an interview with KDKA’s Bob Pompeani that will air on Monday night, taking responsibility for their poor relationship as Steelers teammates. “I took some heat and deservedly so for some of the comments on that show and especially towards him,” Roethlisberger said, via […]

The New York Jets are going through a great deal of drama. Three months into the offseason, the Jets fired general manager Mike Maccagnan after letting him run the draft and reduce the team’s cap space with several signings, including Le’Veon Bell. New head coach Adam Gase didn’t want the former GM to sign the […]

One of the most intriguing NFL storylines heading into the 2019 campaign is how Antonio Brown will fare in his first season with the Oakland Raiders, and ESPN feels that Brown will post nearly identical numbers to his final year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This past season, Brown hauled in 104 receptions for 1,297 yards […]

Internet sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds Friday for which NFL franchise is most likely to appear in this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, the standout documentary series that gives viewers a unique look at the ins and outs of a specific team’s training camp. First up at +125 are the Washington Redskins, making them a clear […]

When linebacker Brandon Marshall signed with the Oakland Raiders in the offseason, it marked a departure from his five-year career on the Denver Broncos and a new chapter in the linebackers life. According to him, one of the main selling points for the Raiders was their upcoming move to Las Vegas. LB Brandon Marshall, back […]

Derek Carr is still the Oakland Raiders’ starting quarterback. Despite many urging coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock to consider upgrading under center this offseason, the Raiders’ interest in quarterbacks pretty much began and ended with rumors that the team was enamored with Kyler Murray during the pre-draft process, who was selected by […]

Antonio Brown is finishing his final attempt to say farewell to anything from his Pittsburgh days. This week, the Oakland Raiders receiver made one last trip to Pittsburgh, as revealed by his Instagram account. He was in town to deal with a speeding ticket from last fall, but decided to make a few more stops […]

Antonio Brown was back in Pittsburgh Tuesday, but not for anything related to the Steelers. The Oakland Raiders wideout was appearing in court for a hearing related to a reckless driving charge, per KDKA CBS Pittsburgh. Brown posted a video to his Instagram account to announce his presence. “To all my fans in Pittsburgh, I […]

The Oakland Raiders hope they got a steal taking running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th pick and looking at Pro Football Focus and their rankings on Jacobs; it appears he could be that. Raiders RB Josh Jacobs can do a little bit of everything pic.twitter.com/uUAqgx7khb — PFF (@PFF) May 14, 2019 In 2018 with […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been named an under-the-radar MVP candidate by Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report. Carr has gotten a lot of heat for his struggles on the field and the Raiders struggles the last couple of seasons. At this point, most people seem to have an idea of what they see Carr […]

The Oakland Raiders have poached two scouts from the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer (via 247Sports.com’s Patrik Walker), the Cowboys’ West Coast scout, Jim Abrams, became the Raiders’ new director of college scouting in April. Archer also says Oakland has hired former Dallas scout Walter Juliff. He had worked for the Cowboys for […]

The NFL offseason has been chugging along, and the start of the season seems right around the corner. But one important milestone has been missing, as we still don’t know which team is going to appear on ‘Hard Knocks.’ The popular HBO show has usually announced its team for the upcoming season by now, but […]

Oakland Raiders second-round pick Trayvon Mullen has only been in the league a few weeks but he has already started to spend some of that money from his rookie contract. On Thursday afternoon, Mullen surprised his mother with quite the gift for Mother’s Day. Most moms would be happy with flowers or chocolate for their […]

When the Oakland Raiders made Clelin Ferrell the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, it left many people scratching their heads. Although Ferrell was a no doubt first-round prospect, not many had him projected to be in the top five players picked on draft night. The Raiders must have seen something in him, […]

The Oakland Raiders picked up Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen in the second round (40th pick overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft late last month, making Mullen one of three Clemson players they took in the draft. Mullen was thrilled to be drafted by the Raiders and can envision himself in Oakland’s defense. “I was really […]

The Oakland Raiders have signed yet another skill player on offense. According to his agent Jason Bernstein, former New York Jets wide receiver Jalin Marshall has inked a deal with the Raiders. The terms of the free agent contract were not disclosed. It is also worth noting that Marshall, who was previously cut by the […]

Free-agent offensive lineman Richie Incognito visited with the Oakland Raiders on Monday, but he left without a deal, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area. Bair notes that a deal could still happen, and when Incognito first met with the Raiders, it was reported that the two sides had “mutual interest.” It was […]

The Oakland Raiders notably hired first-year NFL general manager Mike Mayock to kick-off the team’s offseason. With Mayock teaming up with head coach Jon Gruden ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders entered late April with quite the controversial decision hanging over the franchise. Prior to the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders reportedly sent […]

We may not have heard the last of Richie Incognito. It seemed like the polarizing and controversial guard was finally fading away into retirement, but now it sounds like he’s making a comeback. The Oakland Raiders are working out Incognito on Monday, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Incognito sat out the entire 2018 season […]

The Oakland Raiders had three first-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and with their first two selections, they chose Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell (fourth overall) and Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (24th overall). Afterwards, Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said that you really can’t go wrong with taking players from Clemson and Alabama: […]

The Oakland Raiders had three first-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and with their top selection at No. 4, they took Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell. While Ferrell knows that he will be productive, he wants to show everyone that he is a hard worker to earn the respect of his teammates: “Just that […]

The Oakland Raiders tried their best to make the most of this offseason while making some serious changes at several key positions. With head coach Jon Gruden most notably acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Raiders also used the 2019 NFL Draft in addition to free agency in order to […]

Although the Oakland Raiders encountered quite the disappointing season in 2018-19, the once-heralded AFC West franchise is now looking to rebound in a hurry under the direction of head coach Jon Gruden and new general manager Mike Mayock. Luckily for Oakland, the Raiders secured three first round 2019 NFL Draft picks en route to adding […]

The Oakland Raiders addressed the wide receiver position in the draft after adding Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams. They picked Hunter Renfrow of Clemson in the fifth round of this year’s draft. In an article for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Michael Gehlken states that the Raiders want Renfrow to be more than just a slot […]

Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is over, we can begin looking forward to the beginning of training camp and the new NFL year. With every team getting acclimated with their new draft picks, it’s inevitable that some teams with higher picks will be playing each other. This year, however, this only happens one time […]

The Oakland Raiders big offseason addition was Antonio Brown but it appears that fans will have to wait until the regular season to see him on an NFL field. Brown is a veteran and knows all about life in the NFL but this still seems a bit surprising because playing him would give Derek Carr […]

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 […]