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With the recent signing of wide receiver Antonio Brown, the Oakland Raiders now have a real downfield threat to work with entering the 2019 season. In wake of that move, Adam Schefter confirms that Oakland is releasing former Pro Bowl wideout Jordy Nelson: And now the Raiders have released WR Jordy Nelson, per source. — Adam […]

The Oakland Raiders are looking to have a completely revamped wide receiving corps in 2019 after trading for Antonio Brown over this past weekend and reportedly agreeing to terms with Tyrell Williams. Unfortunately, it looks like Jordy Nelson may not be a part of the team’s plans going forward as the Raiders are likely going […]

This offseason has already featured a lot of former Green Bay Packers players taking shots at Aaron Rodgers, and Jordy Nelson isn’t quite sure why. Nelson and Rodgers had a lot of success together, and in an interview with ESPN Wisconsin earlier this week, Nelson said he thinks the big reason people take shots at Rodgers […]

During the course this past offseason, the Oakland Raiders made a slew of moves in hopes of pushing them forward toward the playoffs and even further than that. One of those key pieces was former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson on a two-year, $14.2 million deal. However, Nelson hasn’t quite performed up to the […]

Veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson is about to conclude his first season with the Oakland Raiders. However, he doesn’t want it to be his last. The 33-year-old says he would like to return to the team next season. “I plan to (return),” Nelson said Wednesday per Scott Bair of NBC Bay Area. “It’s not always […]

The Oakland Raiders continue to limp their way through their 2018 NFL campaign with the team having only one win to their credit. That win total might not change moving forward, especially in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals with some of the team’s best offensive weapons either questionable or already ruled out for the […]

Jordy Nelson was released by the Green Bay Packers in the offseason and ended up signing a contract with the Oakland Raiders. It was a move that many thought would positively impact the Raiders’ offense, but that has not been the case. Instead, the Raiders are struggling and may very well be headed for the […]

Friday night was special for Oakland Raiders wideout Jordy Nelson as he got to face his old team, the Green Bay Packers, for the first time since his release. That gave him the chance to catch up with his old teammates, particularly Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, who got the night off, got the chance to play […]

Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson played seven seasons together with the Green Bay Packers. They’re no longer on the same boat, though, as Nelson is now a member of the Oakland Raiders receiving unit. Cobb recently appeared in the NFL Network and candidly spoke about how unusual it is for him to see his former […]

When the Green Bay Packers released Jordy Nelson during the NFL offseason, there was one guy who was very upset by the move, Aaron Rodgers. When Rodgers became the starting quarterback in 2008, he and Nelson quickly become an unstoppable duo, and many were shocked when the Packers decided to move on from Nelson. The Packers […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson hasn’t had to wait long to go against his former team. The 33-year-old spent his entire career with the Green Bay Packers before moving on to the Raiders this offseason. Nelson is excited to see familiar faces when the two sides meet up on Friday, but he isn’t too […]

The Oakland Raiders have shaken things up this offseason with several major additions to the roster that has brought the competition level across the roster to the next level. This is the case for the wide receiver position that former Pro Bowler Jordy Nelson has voiced that the depth at the spot has led to […]

The Oakland Raiders made several major changes to the roster this offseason, including the addition of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson through free agency. Nelson has brought some much-needed veteran presence to the wide receiver corps. On Thursday, head coach Jon Gruden voiced that he believes the 32-year-old can help push Amari Cooper […]

The Green Bay Packers are going through some notable changes to their wide receiver corps, headlined by the departure of former Pro Bowl wideout Jordy Nelson after 10 seasons with the team. This has left a significant leadership void for that group, with the most experienced voice in the locker room no longer there. During […]

One of the many additions that the Oakland Raiders made this NFL offseason was former Pro Bowl wide receiver, Jordy Nelson Since his arrival, Nelson has continued to make a strong impression on his teammates and coaching staff throughout the offseason. Head coach Jon Gruden has been one of the most vocal regarding Nelson as […]

The Green Bay Packers made a move early in the NFL offseason to part ways with one of their longtime star players in veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. This was a surprising move by Green Bay as many expected Randall Cobb to be the player released, but Nelson was let go and signed with the […]

The Green Bay Packers’ release of long-tenured wide receiver Jordy Nelson this offseason has had quite an effect on the team’s offensive players. It did not please quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had a close bond with Nelson. Nelson’s departure also had a profound influence on fellow wideout Randall Cobb, who was the other main candidate […]

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’ […]

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 […]

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers have undergone some major changes this offseason on offense. Perhaps the biggest move was their decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, the Packers have a few eager rookies hoping to fill the void. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, former Missouri wide receiver J’Mon Moore […]

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 Green Bay Packers’ roster has been changed quite a bit over the last couple of months, with notable longtime players departing this offseason. One of which, of course, is former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was cut from the final year of his deal. It didn’t take long for Nelson find work elsewher,e […]

One of the many changes that the Oakland Raiders underwent this offseason was deciding to part ways with veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree. This came just two years in this his four-year, $34 million deal with the team. In response to that move, the Raiders decided to ink former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson, […]

In an interview with ESPN Milwaukee on Monday morning, current Oakland Raiders and former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Jordy Nelson revealed that he wishes the Packers would’ve put more of an effort into keeping him after ten years with the team. Via an article posted on Monday afternoon by Packers beat reporter Rob […]

It may not revenge, but it’s surely close. Now that the Green Bay Packers made wide receiver Jordy Nelson a former Cheesehead, he’s out to prove folks wrong in 2018 and beyond. When we say “folks,” we mean the Packers, as he revealed while on the Wilde & Tausch Show on Monday. “I think the […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson saw his tenure with the Green Bay Packers end after 10 seasons after the organization decided to waive him at the start of the free agency period last week. Nelson had spent his entire NFL career with the franchise as one of their primary fixtures. Since then, he […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson is set to join the Oakland Raiders after spending his first 10 seasons in the league with the Green Bay Packers. This came shortly following his former team deciding to part ways with him to make room for the addition of All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham. This has […]

After spending his entire NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson was released by the team that drafted him earlier this week. Fortunately, it didn’t take long before Nelson found a new home in the league with the Oakland Raiders jumping at the opportunity to sign him. Before the Packers […]

Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers made the decision to part ways with longtime wide receiver Jordy Nelson after 10 seasons with the team. It had put him on the free agent market for the first time in his career. The move had caught many off guard and drew the public dismay over social […]

The Oakland Raiders and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson have agreed to a two-year deal worth $15 million with $13 million guaranteed, according to former NFL wide receiver James Jones. Breaking News: Jordy Nelson to the @RAIDERS on a Two-Year Deal….15M, 13M Guaranteed — James Jones (@89JonesNTAF) March 15, 2018 This signing comes […]

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Oakland Raiders have released wide receiver Michael Crabtree. As a result, Schefter notes that there’s a “high probability” Jordy Nelson signs with the franchise (update: former receiver James Jones reports that Oakland has indeed signed Nelson). Head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Reggie McKenzie both stated earlier this […]

The Oakland Raiders are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Raiders trying to finalize deal today for former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson, who still is in Oakland, sources tell ESPN. “This is going to get done,” one source said of the talks. Nelson on his way to […]

The Green Bay Packers made headlines after deciding to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. The writing may have been on the wall once they announced their intention to sign former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham. Needless to say, the move has caught the attention of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers’ star quarterback […]

Following the Green Bay Packers’ sudden decision to release veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson, it has put him on the free agent market for the first time. In the short time since then, Nelson has quickly received plenty of interest in his services around the league. Among the first few teams to ramp up their […]

Shortly following the decision to bring aboard Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham on Tuesday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers made the tough choice to part ways with veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. He has spent the first 10 years of his career with the organization as a key cog in the passing game. During that […]