Archive for July, 2008

Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell was held out of drills again today for the second straight day with a sore elbow. He hit his throwing elbow on the helmet of rookie RB Darren McFadden. The team was encouraged by the fact he did some individual drills, and threw a few light passes. “We [...]

For the first time in several years, the San Francisco 49ers and Raiders will hold joint-practices. Both teams announced yesterday that a morning and evening practice session will be staged on Sunday, August 4th at the Raiders’ training facility in Napa. Both sessions will be closed to the public. The teams will hook up again on [...]

The ongoing saga with the Raiders and running back LaMont Jordan have taken another turn, as reports say the Raiders have told the back to stay away from the teams training camp. ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Raiders have contacted Jordan with the news, but have not decided on their next course of action with [...]

It’s always nice when you can pick up another team’s discarded player. It’s especially nice when he comes from one of your fiercest rivals. According to ESPN’s Bill Williamson, the  Raiders have signed former Chiefs safety Greg Wesley to a one-year contract. Signed for a modest 730-thousand dollars, Wesley is expected to compete for the backup [...]

The Raiders are getting a visit from former Chiefs safety Greg Wesley, who asked for and got his release from KC this past week.  ProFootballtalk.com is stating that Wesley will be in Oakland on Sunday as well as Monday.  The Chiefs were looking to trade Wesley, but were unable to find any takers.  The Broncos [...]

The NFL is reportedly investigating a different style of hand signals possibly being used on the field.  The “Los Angeles Times” reports the league has hired experts to see if players are flashing gang signs during on-field celebrations.  The NFL is enlisting the help of local and national authorities to learn more about gang culture, [...]

Ronnie Lott and All Stars Helping Kids will be hosting the All Stars Fantasy Football Draft Party at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco Friday July 18.
The event begins at 6:30 and all proceeds will benefit All Stars Helping Kids.
Several NFL Legends including Marcus Allen, Warren Moon, Michael Irvin, Charles Haley, Tim Brown, Brent Jones [...]

Today’s Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Raiders have come to terms with fourth-round draft pick corner back Tyvon Branch. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Branch is from UConn, and reports say he is expected to help on special teams as a gunner and possibly as the primary kickoff returner.  Here is the [...]

Reports from the Contra Costa Times today state that the Raiders may look to add Paul Hackett to their coaching staff.  The report says that Hackett has spoken to coach Lane Kiffin, and that nothing will be official till Kiffin is back from vacation.  Hackett will be labeled as an offensive assistant.  He also could [...]