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  Raiders | Nick Roach, Usama Young cut    Fri Mar 6, 07:15 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (head) and FS Usama Young (knee) were both released Friday, March 6, with failed-physical designations.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach may sit out next season    Wed Feb 25, 07:15 AM

Oakland Raiders MLB Nick Roach (head) is still having headaches related to a concussion he suffered last season, and he may not play next season according to team sources.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach should be able to play in 2015    Sun Oct 12, 12:22 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) should be able to play next season after concussion specialists in Los Angeles, London and Pittsburgh agreed that he could play without limitations or long-term consequences, according to sources. Roach has been experiencing problems with his vision and balance.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach to IR    Wed Oct 8, 06:49 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Oct. 8. He's still experiencing symptoms from his concussion that he suffered in the preseason. Free-agent LB Jamar Chaney (Saints) was signed for depth behind LB Miles Burriss.

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  Raiders | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Sep 28, 11:40 AM

The Oakland Raiders have declared WR Denarius Moore, QB Matt Schaub, OT Matt McCants, LB Nick Roach, WR Rod Streater, LB Sio Moore, OG Tony Bergstrom inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: Andre Holmes has a big moment as he'll get to play ahead of Moore, who is a healthy scratch and on his way to a full divorce from the Raiders.

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  Raiders | Kaluka Maiava could draw start    Fri Sep 26, 09:53 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Kaluka Maiava might make his second consecutive start in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins in London if LB Nick Roach (concussion) cannot play.

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  Raiders | Friday injury report    Fri Sep 26, 06:35 PM

Oakland Raiders WR Rod Streater (foot) and QB Matt Schaub (non-injury) have been ruled out for Week 4. LB Miles Burris (foot), LB Nick Roach (concussion) and CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) are listed as questionable, while OT Matt McCants (knee) is listed as probable. Scahub and Streater did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 26. McCants fully participated in practice, while the other three players were limited.

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  Raiders | Thursday practice report    Thu Sep 25, 02:28 PM

Oakland Raiders QB Matt Schaub (non-injury) and LB Sio Moore (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 25. LB Miles Burris (foot), LB Nick Roach (concussion) and CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) were limited during practice, while OT Matt McCants (knee) fully participated in practice.

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  Raiders | Injury updates    Thu Sep 25, 01:19 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) has not been cleared for full contact following his concussion, and LB Sio Moore (ankle) looks like he'll miss a second straight game in Week 4 with an ankle sprain.

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  Raiders | Wednesday practice report    Wed Sep 24, 04:46 PM

Oakland Raiders QB Matt Schaub (non-injury), LB Miles Burris (foot) and LB Sio Moore (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee), OT Matt McCants (knee) and LB Nick Roach (concussion) were limited during practice.

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  Raiders | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 21, 11:33 AM

The Oakland Raiders have declared CB Chimdi Chekwa, QB Matt Schaub, OT Matt McCants, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, LB Nick Roach, LB Sio Moore, OG Tony Bergstrom inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Darren McFadden gets the start for Jones-Drew. The Raiders are down two starting linebackers, so Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen's jobs are easier - maybe Rob Gronkowski too.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach still not cleared    Sat Sep 20, 10:30 AM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) still has not been cleared to play because of his concussion. Roach is listed as questionable for Week 3 and could be a game-time decision.

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  Raiders | Friday injury report    Fri Sep 19, 06:29 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Sio Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee), OT Matt McCants (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), LB Nick Roach (concussion), DE Antonio Smith (back) and WR Rod Streater (hip) are listed as questionable. DE Justin Tuck (illness) is listed as probable. Moore did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 19. Tuck fully participated in practice, while the other players were limited during practice.

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  Raiders | Thursday practice report    Thu Sep 18, 06:41 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Sio Moore (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 18. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee), OT Matt McCants (knee), LB Nick Roach (concussion), CB Charles Rogers (knee) and DE Justin Tuck (illness) were limited.

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Sio Moore player page

  Raiders | Wednesday practice report    Wed Sep 17, 05:45 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Sio Moore (ankle), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), WR Rod Streater (hip) and DE Justin Tuck (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 17. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee), OT Matt McCants (knee) and LB Nick Roach (concussion) were limited.

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  Raiders | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 14, 03:06 PM

The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Tony Bergstrom, S Jonathan Dowling, DE Shelby Harris, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, OT Matt McCants, QB Matt McGloin, LB Nick Roach inactive for Week 2.

Footballguys view: Darren McFadden gets the start, but Latavius Murray should also get a lot of work and could burst on the scene today with a good game.

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  Raiders | Friday injury report for Week 2    Fri Sep 12, 06:21 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 12, and has been ruled out for the team's Week 2 game. OT Matt McCants did not participate in practice and is questionable. LB Kaluka Maiava (illness) and LB Nick Roach (concussion) were both limited in practice and are questionable. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) fully participated in practice and is probable.

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  Raiders | Thursday injury report for Week 2    Thu Sep 11, 06:12 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones (foot) and OT Matt McCants (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 11. LBs Kaluka Maiava (illness) and Nick Roach (concussion) were limited. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) fully participated.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach not cleared    Thu Sep 11, 01:06 AM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) has not yet been cleared to practice. He is still making his way back from a concussion suffered Aug. 22. Head coach Dennis Allen was optimistic Wednesday, Sept. 10, that Roach is making some progress. 'He's doing better,' Allen said. 'He did a little bit more today. We're following a protocol and we're going to stick with it. Whenever he's ready to go, we'll slide him right back in there.'

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  Raiders | Wednesday injury report for Week 2    Wed Sep 10, 07:10 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones (foot) and LB Kaluka Maiava (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 10. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) and LB Nick Roach (concussion) were both limited in practice.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach still dealing with injury    Mon Sep 8, 05:24 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) is still dealing with a concussion and is considered questionable for Week 2, according to head coach Dennis Allen.

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  Raiders | Week 1 Inactives    Sun Sep 7, 11:41 AM

The Oakland Raiders have declared WR Brice Butler, CB Chimdi Chekwa, QB Matt McGloin, OT Matt McCants, LB Nick Roach, DL Shelby Harris, OG Tony Bergstrom inactive for Week 1.

Footballguys view: Matt Schaub will back up Derek Carr, so the Raiders at least have a little faith in his ability, but just a little.

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  Raiders | Friday injury report    Fri Sep 5, 04:07 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the New York Jets. LB Nick Roach (concussion) is questionable, while TE David Ausberry (knee), CB Taiwan Jones (knee), QB Matt Schaub (elbow), OT Menelik Watson (hip) and DE LaMarr Woodley (undisclosed) are probable. Chekwa and Woodley didn't practice Friday, Sept. 5. Roach was limited, while the others practiced in full.

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  Raiders | Thursday practice report for Week 1    Thu Sep 4, 03:59 PM

Oakland Raiders TE David Ausberry (knee), CB Taiwan Jones (knee) and OT Menelik Watson (hip) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 4. LB Nick Roach (concussion) was limited. CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) did not participate.

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  Raiders | Wednesday practice report    Wed Sep 3, 05:15 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 3. LB Nick Roach (concussion) was limited, while TE David Ausberry (knee), CB Taiwan Jones (knee) and OT Menelik Watson (hip) practiced in full.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach looking on    Mon Sep 1, 10:59 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) was watching practice Monday, Sept. 1, as he is still not all the way from a concussion suffered during the preseason.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach still absent    Tue Aug 26, 04:24 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) remains absent from practice Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach misses practice    Sun Aug 24, 11:19 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (concussion) did not practice Sunday, Aug. 24, after suffering a concussion in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 22.

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  Raiders | Two defensive starters hurt    Fri Aug 22, 09:10 PM

Oakland Raiders CB Tarell Brown (head) and LB Nick Roach (head) left the preseason game in the first half against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 22, due to head injuries.

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  Raiders | Defensive front could be flexible    Wed Jul 2, 10:27 AM

Oakland Raiders LBs Miles Burris or Sio Moore could move to inside linebacker with LB Nick Roach, and either Burris or Moore would say outside with OLB Khalil Mack.

Footballguys view: The Raiders are continuing to build their team under the guidance of GM Reggie McKenzie. The offense certainly has a lot of work to do, but the defense has some nice pieces in place. The team will need to get after the quarterback as they play in a division that features Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers. If the Raiders want to win more than a small handful of games, they'll need their defense to come through.

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  Raiders | One in, one out    Tue Aug 13, 11:09 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (undisclosed) left practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, due to an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, DE Lamarr Houston (undisclosed) was able to return to practice.

Footballguys view: Roach is a good late round sleeper LB in IDP leagues because he could play a high tackle position in a defense that will be on the field a lot. We'll be monitoring this for IDP leagues.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach works with first team    Fri Jul 26, 09:52 PM

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach worked as the first-team middle linebacker Friday, July 26, and LB Sio Moore was used as the team's first-team, strong-side linebacker.

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  Raiders | Coach praises Nick Roach    Mon Jun 3, 08:27 PM

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen praised LB Nick Roach. 'Nick's highly intelligent and he's athletic,' Allen said Monday. 'He's done a nice job of kind of being the quarterback of our defense. He really has a passion about leading that team ... and he's got some things that he can do from a coverage standpoint that lends some flexibility to us.'

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  Raiders | Nick Roach contract update    Mon Mar 18, 02:49 PM

Updating a previous report, the Oakland Raiders have signed LB Nick Roach to a four-year deal worth $13 million. The deal includes $5 million in guaranteed money.

Footballguys view: Roach has a good chance of being a starting linebacker for the Bears, if not the starting middle linebacker. He's a good pickup in deep dynasty IDP leagues to see what happens.

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  Bears | Brian Urlacher could be helped by LB departure    Fri Mar 15, 10:15 PM

The departure of LB Nick Roach to the Oakland Raiders could help the team's effort to bring back free-agent LB Brian Urlacher, although it is still not a slam dunk he'll return. The team still needs Urlacher to agree to a return at a price favorable to the team. 'He's part of the group of players that we have to work through and come to a final conclusion (on),' general manager Phil Emery said Friday, March 15. 'That (process) will be (handled) with Brian and his agents.'

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  Raiders | Nick Roach to start at MLB    Fri Mar 15, 10:51 AM

The Oakland Raiders signed LB Nick Roach to be their starting middle linebacker.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach agrees to terms     Fri Mar 15, 08:19 AM

The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with free-agent LB Nick Roach (Bears), according to a league source. The deal is believed to be in the range of three to four years at $3 million to $4 million a year.

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  Raiders | Nick Roach to visit    Wed Mar 13, 02:08 PM

The Oakland Raiders are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Nick Roach (Bears).

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  NFL | Nick Roach receiving a lot of interest    Sat Mar 9, 01:22 PM

Josh Wright, agent for free-agent LB Nick Roach (Bears), said six teams have called him to express interest in Roach. Wright indicated some of the teams interested are looking at Roach as a middle linebacker.

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  Bears | Nick Roach could see expanded role    Fri Mar 8, 09:06 PM

The Chicago Bears are attempting to re-sign impending free-agent LB Nick Roach, and he could be in line for an expanded role on defense even if the team is able to finalize a deal with fellow impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher.

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  Bears | Interest in Nick Roach    Tue Feb 26, 05:03 PM

The Chicago Bears are expected to make a big push to re-sign LB Nick Roach. The Bears have not made Roach a contract offer yet, but have expressed a desire to keep him with the team.

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  Bears | Nick Roach to start    Tue Dec 4, 04:02 PM

Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach is expected to start in place of LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring). It would be Roach's fourth career start at middle linebacker. The Bears re-signed LB Dom DeCicco for depth at the position.

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  Bears | Nick Roach expected to fill in at MLB    Tue Aug 7, 10:03 PM

Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach is expected to get the starting nod at middle linebacker in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 9, against the Denver Broncos with LB Brian Urlacher (knee, personal) unlikely to suit up.

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  Bears | Two expected to compete for OLB job    Mon Apr 23, 04:29 PM

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said LBs Geno Hayes and Nick Roach will compete for the starting strongside linebacker job during training camp. He will also be the backup at weakside linebacker.

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  Bears | Geno Hayes agrees to terms    Thu Apr 19, 12:39 PM

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with free-agent LB Geno Hayes (Buccaneers) Thursday, April 19. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Bears could put Hayes in a position to compete with strongside LB Nick Roach.

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  Bears | Six players probable     Fri Dec 30, 03:59 PM

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (illness), OG Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion) and LBs Lance Briggs (ankle) and Nick Roach (shin) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Briggs was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, while the other five fully participated in practice.

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  Bears | Four players fully practice    Thu Dec 29, 07:52 PM

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle), C Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion) and LB Nick Roach (shin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

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  Bears | Four limited    Wed Dec 28, 06:17 PM

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), C Chris Spencer (back) and DL Corey Wootton (concussion) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.

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  Bears | Nick Roach might be busy in Week 14    Sat Dec 10, 02:02 AM

Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach has seen his playing time increase to approximately 40-45 plays in a given week over the past month, and he might be busy again in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos. 'We always in the linebacker room enjoy the challenge of a good rushing team because they're going to test our rules,' Roach said Friday, Dec. 9. 'Plus, it's always a challenge to face really good players like (RB Willis McGahee) who's having an excellent year and has been put in a smart scheme that features the power run game.'

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  Bears | Nick Roach re-signed    Fri Jul 29, 06:54 PM

The Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent LB Nick Roach to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million.

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