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The Oakland Raiders apparently weren’t done looking for wide receiver help even though they picked up Jordy Nelson to replace Michael Crabtree. After acquiring the former Green Bay Packer, they then traded a third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for speedster Martavis Bryant during the draft. According to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area, Nelson […]

The Oakland Raiders made quite a few moves during this NFL offseason in order to right the ship quickly after going from a playoff team in 2016 to winning only six games during the 2017 campaign. One of the more substantial moves the team made was to upgrade the receiving corps with one-time Super Bowl […]

After spending nine years with the Green Bay Packers, veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson has a new challenge ahead of him with the Oakland Raiders. Nelson, who spent a good portion of his time with the Packers as Aaron Rodgers’ top target, will now be getting his passes from another excellent quarterback in the Raiders’ […]

Oakland Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson spent plenty of time hounding quarterback Derek Carr when he was with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has now seen a side of Carr that is different from quarterbacks he has played with in his career. It goes without saying that quarterbacks are hardly considered the toughest guys on the […]

Khalil Mack is entering the last year of his rookie contract, and he has made it clear that he wants a new contract. He hasn’t been working with the team during voluntary OTAs, and some of the Oakland Raiders coaches aren’t very happy about it. Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said after practice Tuesday he doesn’t […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders moved down from the 10th overall pick to the 15th spot in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. At that spot, the Raiders used the selection to take former UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller. It was a move that drew a bit of […]

The Oakland Raiders decided to make a bold move after the 2017 campaign was officially over with the team parting ways with head coach Jack Del Rio and immediately getting work on bringing back Jon Gruden. Although Gruden hasn’t coached since 2009, owner Mark Davis was intent on locking him up long-term, and it seems as […]

The Oakland Raiders have revamped the roster under the new regime led by head coach Jon Gruden. One of the new additions to the team is veteran running back Doug Martin who appears to be impressing everyone in the short time he’s been with the franchise. Along with the coaching staff recently signing his praises, […]

A big subject of speculation shortly after Jon Gruden’s appointment as the Oakland Raiders’ head coach was how his relationship with quarterback Derek Carr would play out. Gruden, who is notoriously tough on his quarterbacks, was expected to go hard on Carr. But it remained to be seen how the young QB would react to […]

The Oakland Raiders are a team that could be on the cusp of another breakout season if new head coach Jon Gruden can right the ship in his first season back with the team. Along with parting ways with plenty of notable players, Gruden has brought in a few players he believes can make an […]

Earlier this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to part ways with veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks after six seasons. This has put him on the open market with training camp well underway around the league with several teams holding the need to add more help at the linebacker position. According to Jordan Schultz of […]

The Oakland Raiders added more fuel to their already fiery rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs after they signed Chiefs great Derrick Johnson this offseason. Raiders coach Jon Gruden believes Johnson’s addition will be a huge game-changer for the team’s defense. “We feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden […]

It goes without saying that Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, head coach Jon Gruden still has big plans for him in the 2018 NFL season. Ever since his arrival, Gruden has raved about Conley’s potential as a shutdown corner. According to Tyler Green of Silver and Black Pride, he […]

The Oakland Raiders’ offense endured a disastrous year during the 2017 campaign. As a result, they bolstered their offense with a number of proven options in both the passing game and the run game. Among the notable additions was the signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin. According to Levi Damien of […]

While former college teammate Marshon Lattimore was winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley was sitting out most of his rookie year due to a shin injury. The first-round pick ended up playing just two games before having to undergo surgery and going on injured reserve. But Conley is back to […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders revamped personnel. Needless to say, it has started to rub off on wide receiver Amari Cooper. Head coach Jon Gruden made it known that Cooper will be featured heavily in the offense going into the 2018 NFL season. According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Gruden’s […]

Following an eventful offseason, the New York Jets had one of the most crowded quarterback groups in the entire league. As a result, it appears quarterback Christian Hackenberg was the odd man out. Ever since the Jets acquired quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Jets have made it known […]

Through the first few months of the NFL offseason, there has been a looming cloud over All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack’s contract situation with the Oakland Raiders. There hasn’t been much significant progress in the last few weeks made toward a new extension being worked out between both sides. This has led to Mack being […]

The annual NFL Top 100 Players list for 2018 — a list voted on by the players themselves — continues to roll out slowly, revealing 10 players at a time from 100 all the way to one. The list is only halfway done, but it’s already disappointed Derek Carr, who finds himself in the wrong […]

Heading into the 2017 season, Oakland Raiders rising star wide receiver Amari Cooper was expected to take the next step in his development. However, things fell short of that with Cooper experience a notable drop in production across the board. The Raiders have brought aboard a new head coach in Jon Gruden in hopes of […]

One of the biggest headlines of the offseason was the Green BayPackers’ decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, he was quickly able to find a new home with the Oakland Raiders. It is not unusual for players to use a surprising move like this one as added motivation moving forward. However, according […]

The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the offseason restructuring their roster in hopes of pushing the franchise forward toward getting back in the playoff picture. Among those additions this NFL offseason has been their large class of incoming draft picks. One of which is former UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller, who the team announced have […]

Since Jon Gruden was brought on to be the next head coach for the Oakland Raiders, there has been an emphasis on what type of relationship he will cultivate with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr. This has remained at the forefront over the last few months given that their interactions will play a huge part in determining […]

Since taking over the helm of the Oakland Raiders as their next head coach, Jon Gruden has quickly endeared himself to the various players on the roster. It has helped him earn a strong level of respect that could go a long way in helping push the franchise forward in 2018. During a recent interview […]

During Bruce Irvin’s first two seasons with the Oakland Raiders following a four-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks, the 30-year-old has racked up a respectable 15.0 sacks in 32 games played for Oakland. Although Irvin has never tallied more than eight sacks in one season, he believes that his transition from outside linebacker to defensive […]

Following 14 seasons in the NFL and three trips to the Pro Bowl, former Washington Redskins star cornerback DeAngelo Hall is hanging up his cleats and has officially decided to retire from the NFL. However, according to an article released today by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hall is weighing his options regarding his […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a change of heart on Josh Johnson. After signing the veteran quarterback earlier this offseason, they’ve now decided to release him, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Raiders have cut veteran QB Josh Johnson, per league source. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 10, 2018 Johnson was slated to earn just over […]

The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the first couple of months of the offseason bringing in proven talent into the fold to help improve their play on the defensive side of the ball. The latest addition came with former Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson via free agency. During an interview on NFL Network on […]

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn won’t face domestic violence charges stemming from an incident that happened on April 29th. According to TMZ Sports, the charges were not brought because there was a lack of evidence. “The office rejected this case because of lack of corroboration and on the ground that there is no reasonable […]

After 13 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, Derrick Johnson moved on this NFL offseason and signed with the division rival, Oakland Raiders. Many questioned why he would trade in the red for the silver and black, but for him the answer is simple, he wants a championship. “The main reason I’m still playing ball […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem—a Le’Veon Bell problem. The star running back previously pulled out the retirement card in hopes of forcing the hand of the franchise to show him the money. Bell wants a long-term contract, which he’s been openly campaigning for quite some time now. Instead, the Steelers franchise tagged him for […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made the big splash acquiring veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade. It has added another viable threat to their passing game that could help make for an even more formidable offense. Head coach Jon Gruden has spoken quite […]

New head coach Jon Gruden is doing everything within his power to right the ship for the Oakland Raiders during the NFL offseason. The one-time Super Bowl champion has made a lot of moves in a short amount of time, and he’s already liking the way things are shaping up, especially at the wide receiver […]

For much of his career, Oakland Raiders former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch has developed the reputation as being one of the hardest runners that the league has seen. This has remained to be his calling card even as he has moved past the prime. During a recent airing of an episode of the […]

After a seven-year career in the NFL, former New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings has embarked on a new journey. The ever-humble 33-year-old from Forest, Virginia has accomplished his dream of playing on the highest level of football in this country and now has crossed off another goal of his list by writing his […]

It has been a long and arduous road to getting on the field for Oakland Raiders second-year cornerback Gareon Conley in his recovery from a bothersome shin injury. It was an ailment that forced him to miss all but two games in his rookie campaign that has become an extended recovery process. However, there finally […]

It is not uncommon for players to switch positions upon entering the NFL. However, it is a scenario Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Switzer is trying to avoid after being traded by the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to joining the Raiders, Switzer played a minor all-purpose role for the Cowboys in the 2017 NFL season. Despite being […]

The Oakland Raiders signed their second draft pick P.J Hall to his rookie contract making him the second rookie the team has signed. According to OverTheCap, Hall’s contract is for four years and approximately $3.2 million. This year he will make just over $480 thousand while in his last year of the contract he will […]

The Oakland Raiders had one of the more controversial drafts in the league, in part because of their selection of Arden Key. Despite first-round talent, the LSU product dropped to the third round as teams were likely scared off by some red flags that were raised during the pre-draft process. However, the Raiders’ need for […]