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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 […]

The Oakland Raiders invested heavily in their offensive line during the NFL Draft by taking two offensive tackles with their first three picks. They used their first-round pick (No. 15 overall) to take UCLA’s Kolton Miller, who has a decent chance of starting for the team this season. But instead of starting out the rookie […]

Over the last few days, the Oakland Raiders continued to add more pieces to their puzzle, signing former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. They also had interest in another proven player at the position in Brian Cushing, with a visit on Sunday on tap for the organization. However, the expected move to ink Johnson […]

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 […]