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After more than 25 years with the team, a professional sports trailblazer has departed the Oakland Raiders. Amy Trask had been Raiders CEO since 1997. She was the first woman in a major leadership role in professional sports. Trask was known fo...

With the draft in the rearview mirror, what is the most pressing issue on each AFC West team's agenda? Denver Broncos: The Broncos had a good free-agency period and they had a good draft. They made a good team better. There is no doubt this team t...

When the fourth round began, there was talk the Oakland Raiders could take former USC quarterback Matt Barkley with the third pick in the fourth round. After Oakland traded down, there was talk it could take Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib. He was t...

The Oakland Raiders made most of the headlines in the division last week while I was on vacation. The Raiders made several signings, and like earlier moves, these moves are inexpensive additions in an attempt to fill the roster. Let's review some...

Oakland's expected visit with cornerback Mike Jenkins took place Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the team agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Denver cornerback Tracy Porter. The Raiders need another starting cornerback. Jenkins has some in...

Tracy Porter will get a chance to re-energize his NFL career under the guidance of a familiar face on a team that badly needs him to produce. In a move that has long made sense, the Oakland Raiders have signed the cornerback to a one-year deal wor...

Judging from the context of Dennis Allen's conference call with media members, it appears new quarterback Matt Flynn will, as expected, likely get first crack at the starting quarterback job rather than Terrelle Pryor. Allen said nothing changes a...

The Oakland Raiders' reconstruction of their roster has hit the most important position on the field: quarterback. The Raiders acquired Matt Flynn from Seattle for two draft picks Monday. Like many of the changes this year, the move was fueled ...

The Oakland Raiders' search for a cornerback is taking the next step. Denver cornerback Tracy Porter is visiting the Raiders on Wednesday, according to an NFL source. He visited the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Both teams have strong interest in ...

The Carson Palmer issue in Oakland may finally see some resolution, as it appears the Raiders' quarterback could be on his way out. ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that it is "highly unlikely" Palmer will restructure his contract. Thus, the Rai...

The Oakland Raiders' interest in cornerbacks continues. According to an NFL source, the Raiders, who are in need of two starting cornerbacks, are showing interest in Denver cornerback Tracy Porter. Oakland has also shown interest in cornerbacks T...

The Oakland Raiders' roster is getting younger as the team rebuilds and tries to find the right pieces for the future. One of those players may be second-year receiver Rod Streater. He opened eyes last season as an undrafted rookie from Temple. A ...

Former San Diego defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Franklin played in 12 games for the Chargers last season and filled a nice role on the defensive line. The Chargers liked Franklin but they have some...

One of the biggest questions in the AFC West is what is going to happen in Oakland with quarterback Carson Palmer. The contract issue with Palmer has extended longer than expected. Tuesday, Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen did not add any clarit...

Predictably, Oakland coach Dennis Allen didn't come out and directly answer the question whether the Oakland Raiders will move to a 3-4 defense. He said Tuesday that the team will be "multiple" in its alignments. But by the sound of his answer it ...

The Oakland Raiders' signing of Kevin Burnett may be a major hint that the team will, at the very least, use some 3-4 alignments this season. Burnett is a 3-4 linebacker, and the team also has signed Nick Roach and Kaluka Maiava. The Raiders like ...