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Raiders | Jalen Richard expected back Thu Jan 17, 07:38 PM
Oakland Raiders restricted free-agent RB Jalen Richard is expected to return to the team next season.
| Footballguys view: Richard can stick with the Raiders for a good price. He'll once again serve as a backup or change-of-pace back for the Raiders. |
Jalen Richard player page
Raiders | Oakland hires Brentson Buckner Mon Jan 14, 01:20 AM
The Oakland Raiders hired Brentson Buckner (Buccaneers) as their defensive line coach on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyBrentson Buckner player page
Raiders | Ryan Grigson headed to Raiders Fri Jan 4, 10:50 AM
Former Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson has been hired by the Oakland Raiders to an undisclosed position, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Raiders fans aren't happy, but perhaps Grigson won't be in too influential of a role under new GM Mike Mayock. The Colts were often a playoff team during his tenure, but not because of his moves, like trading a first-round pick for Trent Richardson. |
Raiders | Oakland shows Joey Clinkscales the door Wed Jan 2, 05:21 PM
Oakland Raiders director of player personnel Joey Clinkscales was fired Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Raiders | Oakland signs 10 players Tue Jan 1, 05:00 PM
The Oakland Raiders signed WR Saeed Blacknall, RB James Butler, LB Cayson Collins, LB James Cowser, WR Rashard Davis, DB Makinton Dorleant, P Drew Kaser, OT Jamar McGloster, QB Nathan Peterman and FB Ryan Yurachek to Reserve/Future contracts Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyJames Cowser player page
Nathan Peterman player page
Raiders | Mike Mayock hired as Raiders' GM Mon Dec 31, 08:32 AM
NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock was hired as Oakland Raiders general manager Monday, Dec. 31, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Mayock goes from the TV booth to the front office of the Raiders...much like Jon Gruden did as their head coach. He doesn't have any experience in a front office but Mayock does a great job of breaking down the NFL draft and evaluating talent for NFL Network. This is going to be quite interesting to see how things shake out for the Raiders with five first-round draft picks over the next two seasons. |
Raiders | Nine catches for Jordy Nelson Sun Dec 30, 10:17 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson caught nine of his 12 targets for 78 yards in a 35-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.
Link to storyJordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Doug Martins runs for 100 yards Sun Dec 30, 10:12 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Doug Martin rushed 21 times for 100 yards and caught one pass for one yard in a 35-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. He also lost a fumble.
Link to storyDoug Martin player page
Raiders | Ugly finale for Derek Carr Sun Dec 30, 10:04 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr completed 24 of his 33 passes for 185 yards and two interceptions in a 35-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Raiders | Week 17 Oakland Raiders inactives Sun Dec 30, 03:07 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Denver Kirkland, CB Rico Gafford, DT Maurice Hurst, OT Justin Murray, DB Montrel Meander, WR Keon Hatcher and TE Paul Butler inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyMaurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Seth Roberts hoping for big pay day Sun Dec 30, 10:42 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Seth Roberts has a clause in his contract which would pay him $150,000 if he catches 45 passes during the 2018 season. He currently has 40 receptions entering Week 17's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning he needs five catches to earn the bonus.
Link to storySeth Roberts player page
Raiders | Marcus Gilchrist added to injury report Sat Dec 29, 01:46 PM
Oakland Raiders S Marcus Gilchrist (calf) has been added to the injury report for the Week 17 game because of a calf injury and is listed as questionable.
Link to storyMarcus Gilchrist player page
Raiders | Jordy Nelson to return in 2019 Sat Dec 29, 10:03 AM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson will return for the 2019 season, according to head coach Jon Gruden.
| Footballguys view: Nelson may not be the player he used to be, but he has been effective at times for the Raiders in 2018. With a game left in the season, Nelson has 54 catches for 661 yards and three touchdowns. Nelson signed a two-year contract with the Raiders in the spring and has a $5.4 million cap hit in 2019 with $1.8 million in dead money. |
Jordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Jalen Richard not on injury report Fri Dec 28, 06:15 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Jalen Richard (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyJalen Richard player page
Raiders | Jared Cook a limited participant Fri Dec 28, 06:08 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Jared Cook (ribs) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 28, but is not on the injury report for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Cook is a strong TE1 this week despite the dud last week because of the great matchup vs. the Chiefs and high-scoring potential for the game. |
Jared Cook player page
Raiders | Week 17 injury report for Oakland Fri Dec 28, 04:00 PM
Oakland Raiders DB Montrel Meander (quad) did not practice Friday, Dec. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable. CB Gareon Conley (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. TE Jared Cook (ribs) and C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee) were limited in practice Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. DT Johnathan Hankins (shoulder), S Karl Joseph (neck), OL Kelechi Osemele (toe), RB Jalen Richard (ankle), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back), LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) and OL Denver Kirkland (illness) were full participants at practice Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyJared Cook player page
Lee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
Johnathan Hankins player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Jalen Richard player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Thursday practice report for Raiders Thu Dec 27, 07:20 PM
Oakland Raiders OG Denver Kirkland (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27. CB Gareon Conley (concussion), C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee), DT Maurice Hurst (ankle), CB Montrel Meander (quadriceps) were limited during practice. DT Johnathan Hankins (shoulder), SS Karl Joseph (neck), OG Kelechi Osemele (toe), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back) and LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
Johnathan Hankins player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Jalen Richard fully practices Thu Dec 27, 07:13 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Jalen Richard (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Link to storyJalen Richard player page
Raiders | Jared Cook remains limited Thu Dec 27, 07:12 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Jared Cook (ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Link to storyJared Cook player page
Raiders | Brandon LaFell to continue playing Thu Dec 27, 03:28 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Brandon LaFell (Achilles') said he plans on playing next season even though he is recovering from a torn Achilles' tendon.
Link to storyBrandon LaFell player page
Raiders | Two signed to practice squad Thu Dec 27, 03:15 PM
Free-agent WR Rashard Davis and CB Makinton Dorleant were signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad Thursday, Dec. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Donald Penn will not return Wed Dec 26, 09:12 PM
Oakland Raiders OT Donald Penn (groin) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list this season.
Link to story Raiders | Jordy Nelson wants to return next year Wed Dec 26, 08:55 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson said Wednesday, Dec. 26, that he plans on returning next season. He's set to make $7.2 million in base salary and bonuses in 2019.
Link to storyJordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Wednesday practice report for Raiders Wed Dec 26, 07:15 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (concussion), C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee) and DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26. DT Johnathan Hankins (shoulder), SS Karl Joseph (neck), OG Kelechi Osemele (toe), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back) and LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
Johnathan Hankins player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Limited practice for Jared Cook Wed Dec 26, 07:07 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Jared Cook (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Link to storyJared Cook player page
Raiders | Jalen Richard limited Wed Dec 26, 06:51 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Jalen Richard (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Link to storyJalen Richard player page
Raiders | Daniel Carlson on pace for team record Tue Dec 25, 07:00 PM
Oakland Raiders PK Daniel Carlson boosted his successful field goal percentage on the season to 93.3 percent in the team's Week 16 win Monday, Dec. 24, against the Denver Broncos. He's on pace to set a new franchise record for highest conversion percentage in a single season, which was previously set by Seattle Seahawks PK Sebastian Janikowski when he converted on 91.2 percent of his kicks with Oakland in 2012.
Link to storyDaniel Carlson player page
Raiders | Erik Harris has productive Monday night Tue Dec 25, 06:33 AM
Oakland Raiders S Erik Harris picked up an interception and seven tackles in the team's Week 16 win Monday, Dec. 24, versus the Denver Broncos.
Link to story Raiders | Rashaan Melvin leads all defenders on MNF Tue Dec 25, 06:31 AM
Oakland Raiders CB Rashaan Melvin finished with a game-high 12 tackles in the club's Week 16 triumph Monday, Dec. 24, against the Denver Broncos.
Link to storyRashaan Melvin player page
Raiders | Doug Martin enjoys his best game of '18 Tue Dec 25, 06:24 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Doug Martin produced 107 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in the club's Week 16 victory Monday, Dec. 24, versus the Denver Broncos. He also added one catch for nine yards.
Link to storyDoug Martin player page
Raiders | Jalen Richard doesn't do much on MNF Tue Dec 25, 06:23 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Jalen Richard carried the rock four times for 11 yards and added four receptions for 40 yards in the team's Week 16 win Monday, Dec. 24, against the Denver Broncos.
Link to storyJalen Richard player page
Raiders | Jared Cook disappoints Monday night Tue Dec 25, 06:17 AM
Oakland Raiders TE Jared Cook was kept in check in Week 16 Monday, Dec. 24, against the Denver Broncos, securing only two of three targets for 20 yards.
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Raiders | Jordy Nelson keeps up late-season surge Tue Dec 25, 06:15 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson hauled in seven of 10 targets for 75 yards in the club's Week 16 win Monday, Dec. 24, against the Denver Broncos.
Link to storyJordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Derek Carr doesn't provide much in Week 16 Tue Dec 25, 05:40 AM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr completed 19 of 26 passes for 167 yards in the club's Week 16 victory Monday, Dec. 24, versus the Denver Broncos.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Raiders | Week 16 Oakland Raiders inactives Mon Dec 24, 06:55 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Denver Kirkland, DT Maurice Hurst, DB Montrel Meander, OT Justin Murray, CB Gareon Conley, WR Keon Hatcher and TE Paul Butler inactive for Week 16.
Link to storyGareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Oakland makes four roster moves Mon Dec 24, 05:16 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Daryl Worley (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 24. DE Damontre Moore was waived in a corresponding move. Additionally, TE Paul Butler and S Dallin Leavitt were promoted to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
Link to storyDamontre Moore player page
Daryl Worley player page
Raiders | Gareon Conley downgraded Mon Dec 24, 04:14 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (concussion) has been ruled out against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 24.
Link to storyGareon Conley player page
Raiders | Jordy Nelson off the injury report Sat Dec 22, 05:47 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson (foot) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 22 and he was lifted from the injury report leading up to the Week 16 game Monday, Dec. 24 against the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Nelson and the Raiders passing attack will be going up against a banged up Broncos secondary. We're not crazy about Nelson's potential this week but he should produce like a low-end WR3 or flex play in Week 16. |
Jordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Week 16 injury report for Oakland Sat Dec 22, 05:41 PM
Oakland Raiders DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) did not practice Saturday, Dec. 22, while CB Gareon Conley (concussion) and CB Daryl Worley (shoulder) were limited participants. All three are listed as questionable for the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Dec. 24. C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee), S Karl Joseph (neck), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back) and LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) were listed as limited participants, while QB AJ McCarron (not injury related), WR Jordy Nelson (foot) and OL Kelechi Osemele (toe) practiced in full and each were removed from the injury report.
Link to storyJordy Nelson player page
Lee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
AJ McCarron player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Daryl Worley player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Jordy Nelson practices in full Fri Dec 21, 04:56 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson (foot) was able to practice in full Friday, Dec. 21.
| Footballguys view: Nelson could be a solid WR3/Flex in PPR leagues this week. He and Derek Carr are riffing well and Carr was very accurate against a much better Broncos pass defense in Week 2 on the road. |
Jordy Nelson player page
Raiders | Friday's practice report for Oakland Fri Dec 21, 04:54 PM
Oakland Raiders DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) and CB Daryl Worley (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 21. CB Gareon Conley (concussion), C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee), S Karl Joseph (neck), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back) and LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) were limited in practice, while WR Jordy Nelson (foot) and OL Kelechi Osemele (toe) worked in full.
Link to storyJordy Nelson player page
Lee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Daryl Worley player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Oakland adds Cayson Collins to PS Fri Dec 21, 12:45 AM
The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent LB Cayson Collins to the practice squad on Thursday, Dec. 20.
Link to story Raiders | Oakland's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 20, 07:11 PM
Oakland Raiders DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) and CB Daryl Worley (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 20. CB Gareon Conley (concussion), C Rodney Hudson (ankle, knee), SS Karl Joseph (neck), FB Keith Smith (calf), TE Lee Smith (back) and LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring) were limited during practice. OG Kelechi Osemele (toe) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Kyle Wilber player page
Keith Smith player page
Karl Joseph player page
Daryl Worley player page
Gareon Conley player page
Maurice Hurst player page
Raiders | Jordy Nelson takes part in practice Thu Dec 20, 07:05 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Jordy Nelson (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
| Footballguys view: Nelson is a solid WR3/Flex PPR option with his recent performances and Derek Carr's track record at home this year. |
Jordy Nelson player page
Raiders | No surgery expected for Gabe Jackson Thu Dec 20, 03:22 PM
Oakland Raiders OG Gabe Jackson (elbow, ankle) is not expected to undergo any surgeries but will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to head coach Jon Gruden.
Link to story Raiders | Donald Penn unlikely to play Thu Dec 20, 02:43 PM
Oakland Raiders OT Donald Penn (groin) is not expected to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list this season, according to head coach Jon Gruden.
Link to story Raiders | Nathan Peterman on practice squad Wed Dec 19, 02:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders QB Nathan Peterman was signed to the practice squad, not the 53-man roster, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: On the practice squad Peterman can develop for Jon Gruden. Dynasty GMs have long ago moved on from any Peterman stock. |
Nathan Peterman player page
Raiders | Oakland signs Nathan Peterman Wed Dec 19, 02:21 PM
Free-agent QB Nathan Peterman (Bills) is signing an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday, Dec. 19, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Peterman is going to the Raiders practice squad according to reports. Jon Gruden did like Peterman coming out of PITT a couple of years ago in the NFL draft. He'll get to develop Peterman and see if his career can be put on track after a disastrous and turnover-laden time with the Bills. |
Nathan Peterman player page
Raiders | Nathan Peterman to visit Oakland Tue Dec 18, 07:45 PM
Free-agent QB Nathan Peterman (Bills) has a visit scheduled with the Oakland Raiders, according to a source. Head coach Jon Gruden is reportedly 'very high' on Peterman.
Link to storyNathan Peterman player page
Raiders | Two Raiders promoted Tue Dec 18, 05:36 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Rico Gafford and DT Gabe Wright were promoted to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 18. LB Emmanuel Lamur was waived.
Link to storyEmmanuel Lamur player page
Gabe Wright player page
