We’re three days into NFL Free Agency, and the Raiders have yet to sign a player from another football team. That could change soon. Oakland has cornerback Ron Bartell and guard Mike Brisiel in for visits today, in the hopes of bolstering the secondary and finding a replacement for recently-cut guard Cooper Carlisle. Bartell just [...]
The Raiders announced on Twitter that they have released tight end Kevin Boss of his contract, just hours after his agent said the team informed him he wouldn’t be cut until tomorrow. It’s a weird happening in what is likely to be a strange offseason for the Silver and Black. Last night, Jason LaCanfora of [...]
The Oakland Raiders will formally cut linebacker Kamerion Wimbley on Tuesday, Jason LaCanfora of NFL network reports. Wimbley would have been due $17.5 million in payments on March 17th—instead, he’ll pocket $6.5 million for no work in 2012 with the Raiders. Last year, the Raiders bought into another year of Wimbley’s contract for the cheap [...]
The Oakland Raiders have cut cornerback Chris Johnson, via a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson had a good season two years ago opposite Nnamdi Asomugha, but was plagued by injuries and poor play the past two seasons. The Raiders save $3.5 million in cap space with the move, meaning they are anywhere from $5 [...]
Free agency is just days away, and Raider Nation is unsure whether or not its team will be a major player in free agency. Every major media outlet still has the Raiders over the projected salary cap, despite restructuring the contracts of Michael Huff and Richard Seymour. Hopefully, the Raiders are able to work out [...]
The Oakland Raiders have informed safety Tyvon Branch that he will be designated the franchise tag, according to Jason LaCanfora of NFL Newtwork. Branch, who has steadily improved since being drafted 100th overall in 2008, recorded 109 tackles last season and will be used as a foundation as the Raiders attempt to rewire their secondary. [...]
Dennis Allen continues to add bright, young coaches to his staff as the Raiders prepare for the upcoming season. Allen has hired Ted Gilmore to coach the wide receivers in Oakland, according to Football Scoop. Gilmore, 44, coached USC’s receivers last season and was named receivers coach of the year by Football Scoop, ironically. Gilmore [...]
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Raiders have a shot at making the NFL Playoffs 15 games into a season. And they have a pretty favorable chance. If the Raiders can beat the Chargers in Oakland on Sunday, it’s likely that they’ll secure their first playoff berth since 2002. There are two [...]
First off, let me introduce myself. I’m Ezra Ruiz, the newest member of Silver and Black Daily. Hopefully some have heard of me.. If not, follow me on Twitter: @EzraRuiz. It’s Thanksgiving and everyone is pondering what they’re thankful for this year. What about the Oakland Raiders? Here’s 8 things that you can bet the [...]
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