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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 […]

The Oakland Raiders will be hosting LSU linebacker Devin White for a visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Raiders own the fourth overall pick of the NFL Draft later this month, and Rapoport notes that White seems to be on their radar. White is coming off of a […]

The Oakland Raiders might not be done adding impact playmakers this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are conducting a pre-draft visit with Iowa tight end Noah Fant on Monday. The #Raiders are hosting #Iowa TE Noah Fant today, source said. They pick No. 4 and No. 24 (and No. 27). — […]

Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders is back in the headlines again, and once again it’s unrelated to football. This time, the embattled receiver has settled a lawsuit related to his bizarre furniture throwing incident, according to TMZ. A Florida man had sued Brown, alleging that Brown was throwing furniture and other items off of […]

This offseason has been full of drama for the Pittsburgh Steelers as Antonio Brown made his presence known for all the wrong reasons at the end of his time with the team and after. Speak For Yourself host Marcellus Wiley sees things differently and blames the recent feud between Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster on JuJu. […]

Both the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers hold early picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears They have each expressed interest in Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa is pegged as one of the highest-rated prospects in the draft. According to Matt Maiocco and Scott Bair of NBC Sports, he made his […]

The big question surrounding the Oakland Raiders this NFL offseason is if they will draft a quarterback and move on from Derek Carr. General manager Mike Mayock continues to say all the right things about the situation assuring that he thinks Carr is a franchise quarterback, but the team is still making sure that they […]

The Oakland Raiders are bringing back their speedy running back Jalen Richard on a deal that will pay him around three million in 2019. Welcome back, @RocketRich30. We have re-signed Jalen Richard: https://t.co/ergIIXMhY5 pic.twitter.com/828ty6CVaH — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 10, 2019 Last season, Richard caught 68 passes for 607 yards, which were both career […]

The Oakland Raiders made a big splash this offseason by trading for superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers. While he is the best wide receiver in football, he does come with his fair share of baggage. A lot of controversy has surrounded him this offseason. He didn’t play in the Steelers’ […]

The Oakland Raiders have remained adamant that they are perfectly fine with Derek Carr under center heading into next season, but that does not mean they won’t explore adding a young quarterback through the NFL Draft. According to Michael Silver of NFL Network, the Raiders are very high on Ohio State signal-caller Dwayne Haskins, who […]

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio has been fairly vocal about what the team is up to nowadays. Unfortunately for wide receiver Antonio Brown, Del Rio focused his attention on Brown, and it was not too flattering. “I love the talent, but [Antonio Brown] has clearly shown that he’s going to be a pain […]

Antonio Brown might finally be realizing he was in the wrong. The Oakland Raiders receiver started a bizarre social media feud with former teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster when he randomly attacked Smith-Schuster for a crucial fumble he had late in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season. On Monday, Brown then posted a screenshot on his Instagram of a message […]

It’s been a rough week for Antonio Brown. The constantly embattled wide receiver mocked former teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster on Twitter, and has since been widely condemned for his actions. Instead of backing down, Antonio Brown has refused to acknowledge error or apologize, and continued antagonizing Smith-Schuster on Instagram. The attacks came out of nowhere, as […]

The Oakland Raiders hosted former Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Raiders hosted former Broncos OLB Shane Ray on a visit, per source. Pass rush remains a top need for Oakland. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 9, 2019 Ray was the 23rd overall pick by the Broncos in the 2015 […]

The Oakland Raiders have been one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL over the last year. It all started with the signing of head coach Jon Gruden. Then came the Khalil Mack situation. That was followed by Amari Cooper. There was a ton of drama with Derek Carr next. With all that in […]

Some people are their own worst enemy. Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown seems to fit that perfectly. After deleting a social media post about former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster, Brown has now taken to Twitter to rip the media for getting on his case: Not giving you media fakes no more ammo …….. […]

The Oakland Raiders must scour the free agent market wisely if they want to bounce back from their dismal 2018 NFL season. The Raiders had high hopes of reclaiming their glory years with the return of Jon Gruden as head coach. Alas, Oakland stumbled to a 4-12 record in 2018 (only the Arizona Cardinals, who […]

Although now officially a former member of the heralded Pittsburgh Steelers, current New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell has apparently elected to take the high road in the end. While encountering a lengthy contract dispute with the Steelers, which ultimately resulted in Bell sitting out for the entire 2018-19 campaign, the Jets newcomer still […]

The Oakland Raiders were known in the NFL last season for all the wrong reasons: a poor offense, a horrible defense, and trading two star players. The absence of defensive star Khalil Mack is still haunting the Raiders; their lack of a pass rush last season proved that. The Raiders were dead last in sacks, […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown got his wish this offseason. He wanted a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he got it. He wanted to be dealt to the Raiders, and he got it. But will Brown regret leaving the Steelers? Fox Sports personality Skip Bayless seems to think so, stating that Brown’s current […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown is certainly a character. Sometimes, it’s entertaining. Sometimes, it can destroy a locker room. Count Hall-of-Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe among those who would not want Brown as a teammate, saying that it doesn’t even matter how much he produces: “Good luck, Raiders with [Antonio Brown] in your locker […]

The war of words between Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster seems unlikely to end any time soon. What might be the only thing to finish it? When the ultra-talented, ultra-confident wide receivers take the field in 2019, finally getting the opportunity to let their play do the talking. In that vein, online sportsbook BetOnline.ag released […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping that an offseason filled with moves will help the team turn things around, and with a new general manager in the building, head coach Jon Gruden says that the entire energy around the team has changed. With the NFL Draft approaching, the Raiders released a new video via 247 Sports that […]

When Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown decided to take a shot at JuJu Smith-Schuster on Twitter the other day, it didn’t go as he planned. Brown called out Smith-Schuster for his critical fumble in a game against the Saints late last year, and he was widely criticized by fans and the media for what was […]

Wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Antonio Brown exchanged serious blows on social media over the weekend. With Brown kicking things off, Smith-Schuster did not wait very long to respond to his now-former teammate, who was traded to the Oakland Raiders earlier in the offseason. Emotion: boy fumbled the whole post season in the biggest game […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a very productive offseason, but an addition they are likely very excited about is safety Lamarcus Joyner. He spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams, but now gets a chance to bring his talents to a team in dire need of a defensive presence. “The ability just comes […]

Seth Roberts’ time as a free agent didn’t last long. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the veteran wide receiver will sign a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Terms of the contract have yet to be disclosed. Ravens are signing former Raiders' WR Seth Roberts to a one-year deal, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]

University of Houston pass rusher Ed Oliver displayed freakish ability in this year’s combine. He now may have earned a spot in the top five of this year’s draft. The Oakland Raiders are hosting Oliver and could use their No. 4 pick to draft him. Raiders general manager Mike Mayock had some very high praise […]

The Oakland Raiders are looking for some depth in their backfield, so they have worked out free-agent running back Charcandrick West, according to Field Yates of ESPN. West signed with the Kansas City Chiefs late in the 2018 campaign, joining the club in December. However, he hardly played, tallying just two carries in three games. […]

Skip Bayless has been known for his bold takes and opinions on different topics in sports. He has been known to favor the Dallas Cowboys at all times, but in his latest bold opinion, Bayless took on a situation that the Oakland Raiders may have brewing at some point in the future. In a clip […]

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 […]