Condo is out for Sunday; Raiders place Ford and Bartell on different IR’s
Long-snapper Jon Condo is not going to make it back from his concussion in time for Sunday’s game, so the Raiders activated Nick Guess from the practice squad. They also promoted cornerback Coye...
View ArticleNew special teams coach looking forward to working with Ford
The Raiders’ new assistant coaches met with beat writers on Wednesday, Special teams coach Bobby April, who said he hasn’t watched 2011 film yet, said he is looking forward to working with returner...
View ArticleInjuries piling up for Raiders
Rookie running back Latavius Murray was the latest Raiders player to join the injured group, missing practice Tuesday, and then rookie defensive tackle Stacy McGee, center Alex Parsons, receiver Conner...
View ArticleMoore, Rivera respond to challenges at practice, other notes
Raiders coach Dennis Allen said receiver Denarius Moore and tight end Mychal Rivera both “responded to the challenge … made some plays.” Rivers made a nice move and beat safety Usama Young on a deep...
View ArticleSetbacks for Watson and Sims; Ford leaves practice too
Tackle Menelik Watson’s first practice of training camp lasted less than 30 minutes Wednesday he re-injured a calf muscle in his left leg. The team’s second-round pick punched a wooden bench near the...
View ArticleHayden should be cleared for contact this weekend
Raiders rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden returned to practice from a hamstring injury on Monday, and the first-round pick should be cleared for contact for the first time on Friday, coach Dennis Allen...
View Article5 position battles to watch in tonight’s game
NEW ORLEANS — All eyes will be on new left tackle Alex Barron, off his couch last year and now replacing injured Jared Veldheer. The coaching staff has been very pleased with the eight-year veteran at...
View ArticleJacoby Ford says he has his speed and burst back
Raiders receiver Jacoby Ford returned to practice Monday from a hamstring injury, and he hopes to play in Friday’s preseason game against the Bears. Ford has been out since Aug. 7, after trying come...
View ArticleIt’s “catch by committee” as no No. 1 WR emerged
One of the many unanswered questions for the Raiders this preseason was at the receiver spot. Coach Dennis Allen really hoped a go-to guy was going to emerge. So, here we are, two days before the...
View ArticleRaiders cut Brisiel; Ford signs with Jets
The Raiders released veteran right guard Mike Brisiel Tuesday, and they didn’t use the post-June 1 designation, so they will take on the $3.93 million hit in dead money and get it off the books. The...
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