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The Oakland Raiders are steadily moving through the offseason, reshaping their roster on the defensive side of the ball by adding proven talent to the mix. The team’s latest addition on Friday came with the signing of former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson shortly following his visit with the team. The front […]

Derrick Johnson has decided to join his old rivals in the AFC West. The former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker has agreed to stay in the division and join the Oakland Raiders, according to Michael Silver of NFL Network. The Raiders have agreed to terms with former Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson @nflnetwork @AroundTheNFL — Michael Silver […]

The Kansas City Chiefs recently drafted Kahlil McKenzie, Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie’s son. And now, the Raiders might have some retaliation planned for their fierce AFC West rivals. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are set to bring in former Chiefs great, linebacker Derrick Johnson, for a free-agent visit. The Chiefs opted […]

The Oakland Raiders made Jon Gruden one of the highest paid coaches in the entire NFL when they signed him to a massive 10-year, $100 million pact in the offseason. As it turns out, though, Gruden’s role with the Raiders appears to be much greater than just a coach. According to Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman, […]

Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Vadal Alexander has been suspended suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the Raiders announced on their official site. Alexander, 24, was the Raiders’ seventh-round pick in 2016. He’s played 24 games while making nine starts in his first two […]

Since arriving to the Oakland Raiders, Pro Bowl offensive tackle Donald Penn has been a steady source of stability along the offensive line. However, it appears that Penn may have found himself in a bit of a dilemma as TMZ Sports is reporting that he is being accused of domestic violence involving his wife that allegedly […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is now finished. Pack your bags and get out of Dallas. Although Day 3 is usually the least eventful, there were still some very good players on the board when the Carolina Panthers kicked off the fourth round. Here are the 10 best selections from the draft’s final day: 10. Da’Shawn […]

Following months of chatter trade chatter surrounding veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the front office finally pulled the trigger on a deal that sent him to the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night in exchange for a 2018 third-round pick. It was a bit of a surprising move given that the trade […]

Few teams in the NFL have been as busy as the Oakland Raiders this offseason. The team brought back Jon Gruden has their head coach and have made multiple moves to mold the roster in his vision leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft. On Friday, ahead of the second round of the draft, the […]

On Thursday, the Oakland Raiders and the new regime led by head coach Jon Gruden made yet another move in what is turning out to be a very active offseason for the storied NFL franchise. The team acquired wide receiver Martavis Bryant in exchange for a third-round draft pick. With Gruden determined to make a drastic […]

During the first-round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Oakland Raiders were one of the busiest teams in the league pulling off a pair of trades. One of which was the acquisition of veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a third-round pick. This has finally brought […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Oakland Raiders made the surprise trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant in exchange for a third-round selection. This has brought aboard another proven asset to the passing game this offseason. However, it has also displaced veteran wideout […]

After a lot of speculation and uncertainty about Martavis Bryant’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the storied franchise decides to make a move on Thursday during the 2018 NFL Draft. The has reportedly agreed to trade Bryant to the Oakland Raiders for a draft pick. According to the team’s Twitter account, Pittsburgh has acquired a […]

When it comes to former University of Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the 21-year-old has a huge fan in Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, according to an article written on Thursday by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “I think in the right [situation] and with the right coaching, that he’s a special, special talent,” […]

It has been nearly a decade since Jon Gruden last held a head coach job in the NFL, which has brought forth a renewed sense of energy to his second stint back with the Oakland Raiders. It is a prime opportunity in front of him to truly shape the team in his manner and identity. […]

The 2017 season was largely disappointing for Amari Cooper as his production took a significant dip from his Pro Bowl level of play. He had dealt with a few nagging injuries throughout the season that impacted his ability on the field to take a notable step back. However, Cooper has been able to get past his […]

When Jordy Nelson was released by the Green Bay Packers this offseason, he knew it would be the first time in his career that he would be receiving passes from someone other than Aaron Rodgers. When Nelson was in Green Bay, he and Rodgers made quite the tandem, but with injuries, Nelson’s play has decreased […]

The Oakland Raiders have undergone a major overhaul this offseason. Now it appears as though they look to keep that momentum going into the 2018 NFL Draft. Little has been said about what Oakland intends to do with the 10th overall pick. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, general manager Reggie McKenzie and head coach […]

Following a 10-year absence from the sidelines, Jon Gruden has his first opportunity back in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders. Through his first few months on the job, he has been quite poignant on what he expects from his team and how he will prepare them for the upcoming season. The Raiders have undergone […]

The Oakland Raiders just signed free-agent cornerback Daryl Worley, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Eagles shortly after he was arrested for being passed out in his car on a highway and resisting arrest. As Worley joined his new team for minicamp, head coach Jon Gruden explained why the team decided to go and […]

It has been a decade since Jon Gruden last was a head coach in the NFL, which has brought forth a different perspective for him with his new gig with the Oakland Raiders. Things have drastically changed in the time that he has been away from the game in a coaching aspect. However, Gruden has […]

The Oakland Raiders’ cornerback shopping spree continues. They have signed their fifth new cornerback of this offseason after picking up former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Daryl Worley, ESPN’s Josina Anderson reports. New: I'm told free agent CB Daryl Worley is going to sign with the #Raiders, per source. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 23, 2018 Worley, who […]

The Oakland Raiders have decided to exercise wide receiver Amari Cooper’s fifth-year option for 2019 on Monday, the team announced on their official website. The option is set to be worth around $13.9 million. Cooper, 23, was the Raiders’ fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He quickly justified Oakland’s decision to draft him […]

Since taking the job as the next head coach job with the Oakland Raiders, Jon Gruden has taken the steady approach of putting his fingerprints on the franchise. Much of his impact will be felt on the offensive side of the ball with his background centered on helping coach quarterbacks throughout his career. This will center […]

Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

New Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has made it clear in his short time back for a second stint with the team that he’s calling the shots. The one-time Super Bowl champion came back to Oakland and immediately started cleaning house with an intention to mold the team the way he wants it for […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper is set to enter the fourth year of his rookie deal with a fifth-year option looming on the contract. It has brought attention toward a possible extension being discussed on both sides at some point this offseason. Up to this point, there hasn’t been much discussion around that […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

The Oakland Raiders have turned to a familiar face as they look to make another potential addition to their defense. They brought in former second-round pick Lamarr Houston in for a workout on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A homecoming? The #Raiders are hosting veteran pass-rusher Lamarr Houston for a workout today, source […]

The Oakland Raiders have certainly made their fair share of moves during the 2018 offseason, but in order for this team to really make an impact, head coach Jon Gruden says that they need to get much more out of the most recent Raiders draft picks. In an article written by Raiders beat reporter Paul […]

Since the Oakland Raiders made the decision to hire Jon Gruden as the next head coach, there has been much mystery around veteran running back Marshawn Lynch’s future with the team. He is set to enter the second year of his two-year, $9 million deal. Throughout the process, Gruden has been quite complimentary of the […]

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack has made his demand for a huge contract fairly known to the team after electing to sit out the this offseason’s voluntary workouts. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has already given his two cents about it, and if he is to be believed, then he should be looking at […]

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack has drawn a lot of attention to himself and his upcoming new contract after sitting out the start of team OTAs. Recent reports indicated that while early contract talks saw the two sides far apart, the Raiders expect to have a deal in place by the start of training […]

The Oakland Raiders recently made a move that took everyone by surprise. The team parted ways with All-Pro punter Marquette King in a move that appears to have been a statement from new head coach Jon Gruden in terms of the culture he’s creating in Oakland during his second stint. Shortly after King was released, […]

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack made headlines with his decision to no-show the first day of the team’s offseason workout program. The lack of progress in terms of getting his contract extension sorted out was likely a significant factor in his absence. However, the Raiders don’t appear to be too concerned with Mack missing […]

New Denver Broncos punter Marquette King can’t wait to get things kicked off in 2018 and has great reason. He’s geeked to be punting in Denver with the Broncos as playing a mile high in the Rocky Mountains is, what he refers to as, a “punter’s paradise,” according to Gil Brandt of Sports Illustrated. “Denver’s […]

Star Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack was noticeably absent on the first day of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts. It likely has something to do with the fact that he still doesn’t have a new contract extension. The Raiders reportedly offered Mack a contract extension a month ago and have presumably held succeeding talks […]

The Oakland Raiders have undergone an offseason of much change on the roster in hopes of pushing them back into the playoff picture next season. What has remained on the docket throughout the process has been star defensive end Khalil Mack’s contract situation. The 27-year-old is set to enter the fifth-year option of his rookie […]

The Oakland Raiders made the decision last week to part ways with longtime punter Marquette King after six seasons with the team. However, it wasn’t the move to cut him that caught most eyes; instead, it was how they did it. King was visiting the practice facility when he was released before having a chance […]