Tag: Raiders

Raiders give FB Reece three-year extension

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders have signed Pro Bowl fullback Marcel Reece to a three-year contract extension through the 2016 season, the team announced on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Reece was slated to be an […]

Raiders’ Veldheer to start season on IR

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Carmel, IN (Sports Network) – Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Jared Veldheer will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from a torn left triceps. The Raiders, set to begin the season Sunday in Indianapolis, expect the fourth-year veteran […]

Ausberry, Veldheer to miss Raiders’ opener

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – Tight end David Ausberry and left offensive tackle Jared Veldheer were among three players ruled out for the Oakland Raiders’ Week 1 tilt at Indianapolis. Veldheer is expected to be sidelined for a good portion […]

Raiders cut loose Barron, bring in Pashos

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders continued their player shuffle along the offensive line on Monday, with the team releasing Alex Barron and signing Tony Pashos in a swap of veteran tackles. Pashos, a nine-year pro with 70 […]

Raiders, P Kluwe parting ways as King wins job

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(Sports Network) – Chris Kluwe said Sunday that Marquette King has won the Oakland Raiders’ punting job. The Raiders were expected to announce Kluwe’s release later Sunday, according to the San Jose Mercury News. “Thanks to everyone at the Raiders […]

Extra Points: CUT-ting through the NFL

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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of that fence. Antoine Winfield was rated as the best cornerback in football last season by the trendy analytics-based website ProFootballFocus.com. Today he’s unemployed because the […]

Former first-round pick Curry announces retirement

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(Sports Network) – Just three days after being cut by the New York Giants, veteran linebacker Aaron Curry announced his retirement from the NFL. Curry, selected by Seattle with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft, made the announcement […]

Raiders add K Medlock; place CB Hanson on IR

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders have signed kicker Justin Medlock and placed cornerback Joselio Hanson on injured reserve. The moves were part of the team’s transactions to reach the NFL’s mandated 75- man roster limit. Medlock has […]

Oakland Raiders 2013 Season Preview

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Of the 90 players assembled for training camp, only 15 were on the Raiders roster dating back to the 2011 season. Additionally, only star kicker Sebastian Janikowski, the longest tenured Raider, has been with the Silver and Black for more […]

Raiders sign Hills

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Alameda, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent offensive tackle Tony Hills on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound tackle played in 10 games with one start over five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts. Hills […]