Raiders Off-Season news

11chaos · 02-13-2008, 08:57 PM

I will be updating this as the off season goes along.

Raiders keep Fargas after 1,000-yard season:
Bringing back Fargas had been a priority this offseason for the Raiders. He is coming off a 1,000-yard rushing performance last season despite starting only seven games.

Fargas began the year as the backup to LaMont Jordan but was inserted into the starting lineup in Week 9. He posted three 100-yard games and averaged 96.8 yards per game rushing over the next seven games before sitting out the final two games of the season with an injured right knee.

Hall of Famer Lofton joins Raiders staff as receivers coach:
Lofton officially joined the Oakland Raiders coaching staff on Wednesday, taking over as the team's new receivers coach.

Defensive coordinator Ryan staying on with Raiders:
Rob Ryan apparently will keep his job as the Oakland Raiders' defensive coordinator despite recent reports that he would be fired following a disappointing season.

Sapp tells Raiders he's retiring, ending stellar career:
Warren Sapp announced his retirement on Thursday, ending the career of one of the best defensive tackles to play in the NFL.

11chaos · 02-21-2008, 09:36 PM

Raiders put exclusive tag on CB Asomugha, 02/20/2008
The Oakland Raiders slapped the exclusive franchise tag on cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

11chaos · 02-29-2008, 07:53 PM

The Raiders re-signed defensive lineman Tommy Kelly to a seven-year contract that reportedly could be worth more than $50 million, 02/28/2008
Kelly, coming off reconstructive knee surgery, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday. But the Raiders pre-empted that with a lucrative contract that guarantees Kelly more than $18 million.

Keeping Kelly was an offseason priority for Oakland after defensive tackle Warren Sapp retired. Kelly was the team's most consistent defensive lineman last season before sustaining the season-ending knee injury Oct. 28 against Tennessee. Kelly finished last season with 27 solo tackles, one sack and a blocked kick that helped seal Oakland's first win of the season. He has 13 sacks in four seasons in the NFL.

Raiders land former Giant safety Wilson, 02/29/2008
The Raiders reached an agreement with former New York Giants free-agent safety Gibril Wilson on a six-year contract worth $39 million, including $16 million guaranteed.

11chaos · 03-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Raiders give WR Walker 6-year, $55M deal, 03/05/2008
The Raiders reached agreement with free-agent wide receiver Javon Walker on a blockbuster six-year, $55 million deal that includes $27 million in the first three years, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

Sapp officially ends 13-year career, 03/04/2008
Warren Sapp's 13-year NFL career officially ended when his retirement was posted on the Oakland Raiders' Web site.

11chaos · 04-01-2008, 02:30 AM

Raiders bolster offensive line, sign Wade, 03/31/2008
The Oakland Raiders signed free agent center John Wade to fill a potential hole on their offensive line.

Raiders bolster pass rush by signing Edwards, 03/28/2008
The Oakland Raiders signed defensive end Kalimba Edwards to a two-year contract on Friday as they try to improve their pass rush for next season.

Done deal: Falcons trade Hall to Raiders, 03/21/2008
The Oakland Raiders have reached agreement with cornerback DeAngelo Hall on a seven-year, $70 million contract that includes $24.5 million in guaranteed money.

Raiders agree to terms with WR Carter, 03/14/2008
The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver Drew Carter.

11chaos · 04-15-2008, 09:55 PM

1 Sep 08 DEN @ OAK 10:15 PM
2 Sep 14 OAK @ KC 1:00 PM
3 Sep 21 OAK @ BUF 1:00 PM
4 Sep 28 SD @ OAK 4:05 PM
5 Bye
6 Oct 12 OAK @ NO 1:00 PM
7 Oct 19 NYJ @ OAK 4:15 PM
8 Oct 26 OAK @ BAL 1:00 PM
9 Nov 02 ATL @ OAK 4:15 PM
10 Nov 09 CAR @ OAK 4:05 PM
11 Nov 16 OAK @ MIA 1:00 PM
12 Nov 23 OAK @ DEN 4:05 PM
13 Nov 30 KC @ OAK 4:15 PM
14 Dec 04 OAK @ SD 8:15 PM
15 Dec 14 NE @ OAK 4:15 PM
16 Dec 21 HOU @ OAK 4:05 PM
17 Dec 28 OAK @ TB 1:00 PM