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The NFL Draft is fast approaching. There are just three weeks before the first round begins. With that in mind, the mock drafts are being pushed out so fast there seem to be new versions every minute. Iowa product Noah Fant is consistently ranked as one of the top two tight ends in the draft. […]

The Oakland Raiders offseason overhaul at the wide receiver position continues with the team releasing Seth Roberts, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Raiders released WR Seth Roberts, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 4, 2019 Roberts was undrafted out of West Alabama in 2014 when he was signed by the Raiders. After spending […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a busy offseason, but none of their acquisitions have been discussed as much as wide receiver Antonio Brown, whom they acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But what about the signing of offensive lineman Trent Brown? Brown is one of the top offensive tackles in the game, so […]

The Cincinnati Bengals parted ways with longtime linebacker Vontaze Burfict last month, opening the door for the Oakland Raiders to jump in and sign him with the hope that he will bring something to their defense. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is confident that Burfict will have a positive impact, saying that he feels the injury-prone […]

When Jon Gruden hired Mike Mayock as the Oakland Raiders’ new general manager, Gruden came under harsh criticism, with some even accusing him of nepotism for simply hiring his friend. After all, Mayock was simply an NFL Draft analyst with no front office experience, so you can see why there was so much backlash when […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr did not have his best season in 2018, but, in his defense, the Raiders as a whole were pretty awful, as they won just four games. But, the Raiders have been very busy this offseason, making significant additions such as wide receiver Antonio Brown, offensive lineman Trent Brown and safety […]

While the Oakland Raiders have had a busy offseason, they are still trying to fill the pass-rushing gap left by former linebacker Khalil Mack after the team traded him to the Chicago Bears last year. That’s why the Raiders are expressing interest in Louisiana Tech defensive lineman Jaylon Ferguson and will meet with the edge […]

Antonio Brown is getting a fresh start with the Oakland Raiders, leaving the drama that surrounded him toward the end of his nine-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers behind. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been working with Brown ever since Oakland acquired the wideout in a trade with the Steelers last month, and he likes […]

The Oakland Raiders have signed wide receiver Ryan Grant, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Grant spent the 2018 campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, playing in 14 games and hauling in 35 receptions for 334 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old was actually supposed to join the Baltimore Ravens last season after signing a […]

The Oakland Raiders have insisted all NFL offseason they’re still committed to Derek Carr as their franchise quarterback. But they’ve also not very discreetly flirted with drafting a quarterback with one of their three first-round picks. Carr appears to be taking notice, tweeting out a cryptic photo of himself earlier this week: pic.twitter.com/BVnYCCcp12 — Derek […]

The Oakland Raiders have a pivotal offseason ahead of them. Jon Gruden’s squad is preparing to play its final season in the Bay Area before they move to Las Vegas, and they need to make progress in 2019. The Raiders went 4-12 last year, which was tied for the worst record in the AFC. While […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster clearly wasn’t interest in talking to TMZ while recently making way through the airport. When a cameraman for celebrity gossip site asked him about his relationship with former teammate Antonio Brown, though, the Pittsburgh Steelers star nevertheless felt compelled to set the record straight. “That’s my guy,” Smith-Schuster said when asked if he’s […]

The Oakland Raiders currently hold the 4th pick in April’s draft, and one guy they are taking a look at is Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. According to Matt Schneidman of the Mercury News, the Raiders have a top 30 visit with Williams in Alameda, California on Wednesday. Former Alabama DT Quinnen Williams has […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown knows a thing or two about business. This offseason, he managed to force his way out of Pittsburgh in spite of being under contract with the Steelers through 2021, guiding his way to the Raiders and landing more money in the process. Not only that, but he even reportedly […]

The Oakland Raiders are champing at the bit for the 2019 NFL Draft after accumulating two late-first-round picks and the fourth overall pick for their unfortunate 2018 season. One player every team is excited about and would love to draft is Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock had dinner with Kyler […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the most active teams from around the league early on this offseason. With the AFC West franchise most notably adding All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown by way of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it appears as though the Raiders are far from done with the team recently working out yet […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden came under harsh criticism last year when he dealt star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears, but recently, the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference said that the trade was the best in professional sports in 2018. The Raiders landed a pair of first-round draft picks in the […]

The Oakland Raiders have found their replacement for Jared Cook: Luke Willson. SiriusXM NFL Radio NFL insider Adam Caplan broke the news on Twitter on March 29. #Raiders are signing TE Luke Willson to a 1-year deal, according to a team source. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 29, 2019 The Raiders also made the announcement […]

Longtime NFL punter Shane Lechler has officially called it a career. The former Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans punter did not play last season after being cut by the latter franchise but did not formally hang up his cleats until this offseason. “A retirement party fit for a GOAT,” Texans pass rusher J.J. Watt recently […]

Take note, Oakland Raiders: Since the NFL Combine, we have been led to believe that the Arizona Cardinals will take Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall selection. Those rumors picked up steam this week when Benjamin Allbright tweeted out that it was time to move “Murray to Arizona” from pencil to pen. Rumors are […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a very busy offseason, and one of their biggest acquisitions has been defensive back Lamarcus Joyner. While Joyner played safety for the Los Angeles Rams each of the last two years, he also played cornerback earlier in his career and has been one of the more versatile defensive backs in […]

Free agent tight end Luke Willson is visiting the Oakland Raiders, according to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio. Willson was a 2013 fifth-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks. In his six years in the NFL, he has started 45 of 86 games. He has 102 receptions, 1,216 yards, and 11 touchdowns in his career. […]

Former Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson certainly had his share of highlights during his solid 11-year NFL career. Had it not been for Nelson’s exploits, it would’ve been hard for Cheeseheads to imagine the Pack winning Super Bowl XLV eight years ago. Nelson, the star wide receiver out of Kansas […]

The Oakland Raiders are making another move. Jon Gruden’s team has been active in the second wave of free agency, and now they’re signing veteran linebacker Brandon Marshall to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The team just signed running back Isaiah Crowell earlier in the day. Rapoport writes that the […]

The Oakland Raiders are continuously making moves this offseason and reached a deal to bring former New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell on board. Raiders and former Jets’ RB Isaiah Crowell reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 28, 2019 Crowell is a […]

Antonio Brown got his wish this NFL offseason by forcing a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders, but many around the league think it’s a dangerous precedent that could end up hurting other teams in the long run. Multiple high-ranking sources at the NFL owners meetings told ESPN that Brown forcing his […]

Free agent linebacker Brandon Marshall is set to meet with the Oakland Raiders this upcoming Thursday, according to Pro Football Talk. Marshall played the following six seasons with the Denver Broncos and won a Super Bowl trophy with the team back in 2011. The Broncos picked Marshall up after he was drafted and cut by […]

In a bit of a shocker former Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders wide receiver, Jordy Nelson has decided to hang up the cleats according to former teammate and current NFL Network analyst James Jones. 🚨After more than a decade in the NFL, my brother, former #Packers & #Raiders WR @JordyRNelson is calling it a career. He’s […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis isn’t interested in your TV watching pleasure this summer. The famed HBO television series “Hard Knocks” is currently as popular as ever. With the Cleveland Browns taking part in the annual taping of the program just last year, it appears as though at least one NFL franchise wants absolutely no […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be playing one of their preseason games in Hawaii. Now, we could be seeing the Oakland Raiders playing one in Canada. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the idea of the Raiders possibly playing one of their preseason games in Canada is a topic of discussion in Arizona at […]

Isaiah Crowell’s free agency could be coming to an end. Crowell will visit the Oakland Raiders Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, and it sounds like there’s a decent chance he’ll sign. Rapoport writes that Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is a fan and “is hoping to add him to the RB room.” Gruden […]

Tight end Jared Cook had the best years of his career during his short two-year run with the Oakland Raiders, but now, Cook is playing for the New Orleans Saints after signing with the Saints via free agency. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is not happy about the loss, saying that he is “sickened” by […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded star linebacker Khalil Mack before the start of the 2018 campaign, Raiders fans were livid, questioning how Jon Gruden could possibly deal away the team’s best player. But, here we are, in March 2019, and the trade doesn’t look too bad. Not only did the Raiders nab a pair of […]

The Oakland Raiders are taking a chance on Vontaze Burfict despite the veteran linebacker’s debilitating penchant for dirty hits and recently checkered injury history. As details of his contract with the silver and black continue emerging, though, it’s becoming more and more apparent the Raiders signed Burfict to a “prove it” deal rather than one […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden raised a lot of hairs in the Bay Area when he traded star linebacker Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears before the start of the 2018 campaign, but it was not an easy decision for Gruden. When asked about the trade of Mack, Gruden said that he cried for […]

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 […]