Evening AFC West news and notes

...been a defensive end until he played linebacker at Dallas, will start at weakside linebacker and Thomas Howard will play on the strong side Sunday at Pittsburgh. Sam Williams will be out of the...

Cowboys-Raiders inactives

...reserve. The third quarterback is Charlie Frye. The Raiders have one lineup change and that's Thomas Howard will sit in favor of Sam Williams at outside linebacker

Closing the market

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18: Thomas Howard #53 and Kirk Morrison #52 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after a play against the Philadelphia...

Four umpires are better than six

What's wrong with the sports world? Well, for starters, six-man umpire crews in the postseason.

...CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles (43) runs around Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Thomas Howard (53) during the second quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

...FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell Williams (24) gets tackled by Oakland Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard (53) during the first half of the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement...

Camp Confidential: Raiders

...instructional pace. "We're really breaking it all down and starting over," linebacker Thomas Howard said. "It's good. We need it. This is all about learning and being...

Fantasy rankings: IDP

Fantasy football IDP (Independant Defensive Players) rankings for the 2009 season

Ranking the linebackers in the AFC West

...one of Oakland's best players on defense. He's an underrated player. 4. Thomas Howard, Oakland: Howard, too, is a top defensive player in this division. He always seems to come...

Tony Parker Answers

...only 90 possessions. With the help of some well-executed high screens from Tim Duncan and Kurt Thomas, Parker confounded Dallas' defense all night, no matter what the Mavs threw at him defensively: Dallas...

Win over Denver costly for Warren

...on Denver quarterback Jay Cutler.  Denver was also penalized on the play.  Oakland linebacker Thomas Howard was not fined despite being penalized for two late hits on Cutler. Oakland return man Johnnie...

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) breaks into the secondary around Oakland Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard (53) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 20...

D Up! Week 13: Bulluck vs. Lions is a mismatch

Jim McCormick points out the top defensive plays for Week 13, including a breakdown of Thanksgiving Day's most favorable matchups.

Receiver Lelie has big day as Raiders upset Broncos

Ashley Lelie helped the Raiders beat his old team, the Broncos, on Sunday.