Gaffney Returns to the Patriots, Branch Signs Tender : May 08, 2012

Gaffney Back to the New England Patriots On Monday, the New England Patriots officially announced the re-signing of wide receiver Jabar Gaffney. The veteran player h [...]

Leinart Signs with Oakland, Young to Workout with Buffalo : May 01, 2012

Matt Leinart Signs with the Oakland Raiders After last week's rumors, former Houston Texans backup quarterback Matt Leinart has signed with the Oakland Raiders. After [...]

QB Roundup: Leinart to Raiders, Foles to the Eagles, Wilson to Seattle : April 28, 2012

Matt Leinart to the Raiders? Rumors have been swirling for quite some time that former Houston Texans back up quarterback Matt Leinart may be headed to the Oakland Rai [...]

Vikings to Trade No. 3 Pick?, Raiders Sign Tollefson : April 07, 2012

Vikings May Trade for No. 3 Draft Pick On Friday, Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman said to Pro Football Weekly that he was open to a trade for their third pick in [...]

Rams Find Their General Manager, Raiders Stanford Routt Attracting Suitors : February 11, 2012

St. Louis Rams Hire Les Snead as GM After the Minnesota Vikings' George Paton said no to the St. Louis Rams, the team found someone else and have hired the Atlanta Fa [...]

RGIII Grabs Another Award, Oakland Raiders Hire Dennis Allen : January 25, 2012

Robert Griffin III Wins Manning Award Just when you think Heisman-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III couldn't possibly grab another honor, he still found one more [...]

Week 14 NFL Tidbits: Tebow Miracle Continues, Green Bay Remains Undefeated, Houston Looks Toward the Playoffs : December 11, 2011

It was an exciting week No. 14 in the NFL with Denver and Green Bay wins along with Houston advancing to the playoffs with their scrub quarterback. Let's take a quick [...]

Carson Palmer Shines as Raiders Edge Chargers 24-17 : November 11, 2011

A few weeks ago, Carson Palmer was just coming out of retirement to throw three interceptions, and now he is back to looking like a solid NFL quarterback. Palmer com [...]

Raiders Reunite WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh with Carson Palmer : November 01, 2011

The Oakland Raiders signed wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh to a contract on Tuesday, a move that will reunite him with his former quarterback Carson Palmer. Palmer and [...]

Chiefs Defense Crush Raiders in Palmer’s Debut : October 23, 2011

Despite all the hype and all the discussion about who would start at quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, it didn't much matter. Both Kyle Boller and the newly acquired C [...]

Raiders Trade Two Potential 1st Round Picks for Carson Palmer : October 19, 2011

In a move that’s aggressive nature would have made late owner Al Davis proud, the Oakland Raiders have traded a first round pick in 2012, and a second round pick in 201 [...]

Raiders Make a Play for Carson Palmer : October 17, 2011

In his team’s 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell went down with an injury that is now being called a broken collarbone, [...]

Seahawks Deal Aaron Curry to Raiders : October 13, 2011

The Seattle Seahawks have traded linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders, two years after drafting him with the fourth overall pick. Curry failed to live up to the [...]

Raiders Owner Al Davis Passes Away at 82 : October 09, 2011

“Just win baby.” That was the mantra behind the life and philosophy of Al Davis, the powerful and controversial owner of the Oakland Raiders, who passed away Saturday [...]

Terrelle Pryor Drafted by Oakland Raiders : August 23, 2011

In the third round of the NFL’s supplemental draft, the Oakland Raiders selected the former Ohio State quarterback, the embattled and controversial Terrelle Pryor. [...]

49ers, Raiders Preseason Matchup is Over : August 22, 2011

According to the San Jose Mercury-News’ Tim Kawakami, the NFL will no longer schedule preseason games between the 49ers and the Raiders due to the violence that occurre [...]

Two fans shot after NFL preseason game between 49ers and Raiders : August 22, 2011

A preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders took a bloody turn after two men were shot outside the stadium. The victim of one shooting w [...]

Kevin Boss Looks to Help Raiders Fans Forget Zach Miller : August 07, 2011

After the Oakland Raiders lost tight end Zach Miller to the Seattle Seahawks, they went out to find a replacement and ended up signing the second best tight end that was [...]

Seahawks Steal TE Zach Miller from Raiders : August 03, 2011

The Seattle Seahawks significantly upgraded their roster today when they announced that they had lured tight end Zach Miller away from the Oakland Raiders, offering him a [...]

Raiders LB Kamerion Wimbley Scores $48 Million Contract : August 01, 2011

Kamerion Wimbley will be an Oakland Raider for at least the next five years, and he will be one of the best-paid linebackers in the NFL. This is amazing considering Wimbl [...]

Philadelphia Eagles Land Nnamdi Asomugha : July 31, 2011

In a move that sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have signed cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a five year, $60 million dollar deal [...]

Raiders Staff Charged with Selling Tickets to Avoid Layoffs : May 18, 2011

The Oakland Raiders, who are dealing with the potential of needing to cut salaries or lay off staff members, are going to try a different approach with as the NFL lockout [...]

Steve Smith in Raider Silver & Black? : May 07, 2011

According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chargers say no way. The report also indicates that the Chargers are currently “monitoring” the circumstances. Reports h [...]

Hue Jackson Labels Richard Seymour as Best First Round Pick of Draft : May 06, 2011

Hue Jackson, the head coach of the Oakland Raiders believes that Richard Seymour, a defensive end who has been in the league for a while, is the team’s actual first-rou [...]

Oakland Coliseum Lands Naming Rights Deal with Overstock.com : April 27, 2011

According to a statement released by Overstock.com, which is a discount retail website located in Utah, it has purchased the naming rights for the next six years to the O [...]

CB Asomugha Finds Record Contract Shreaded by Raiders : January 12, 2011

Nnamdi Asomugha’s last contract year with the Oakland Raiders has been voided due to the fact that the player was unable to meet particular benchmarks. John Herrera, a [...]

Tom Cable Doesn’t Survive Raiders Resurgent Season : January 04, 2011

Despite the fact that the Oakland Raiders were in the layoff hunt til the end of the season and performed much better this season than they did the last, Tom Cable has be [...]

Raiders Complete Sweep of Playoff-Bound Chiefs : January 02, 2011

Although the Raiders will not be able to take their talents to the playoffs this year, that has not stopped them from attacking the Kansas City Chiefs and coming away wit [...]

Raiders Loss Doesn’t Stop Janikowski From Setting Scoring Record : December 27, 2010

Sebastian Janikowski first turned heads when the Raiders made him their first round pick as a kicker more than a decade ago. He was chosen because of his excellent kickin [...]

Raiders Spoil Tebow’s Bronco Debut with 39-23 Win : December 19, 2010

Tebow faced a lot of doubt when he was drafted by the Denver Broncos and Josh McDaniels in the first round. His critics said that he did not have the skills or the throwi [...]

Raiders Hand Chargers Rare December Loss : December 05, 2010

The San Diego Chargers are a team that is known for their slow starts. They will often start off quite a ways back in their own division, only to come surging at the end [...]

Raiders Fall Flat Against Dolphins 33-17 : November 28, 2010

The Oakland Raiders had looked like a team on the verge of breaking out and becoming one of the better teams in the league, but their 33-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins (a [...]

Steelers Bounce Back Over Raiders 35-3 : November 21, 2010

The Oakland Raiders were thoroughly smothered by the defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  On Sunday the Steelers, led by Ben Roethlisberger, didn't have any troubles wit [...]

Richard Seymour Paying Big Dividends in Oakland : November 11, 2010

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger was hit on the face by Richard Seymour, defensive back of Oakland Raiders. This action prompted the NFL to fine Seymour the amou [...]

Jacoby Ford Steps Up Big in Raiders 23-20 OT Win Over Chiefs : November 07, 2010

With the game up for grabs Jacoby Ford, unlike so many of the Raiders lackluster players from their recent past, just went out and grabbed it. Over and over and over aga [...]

Raiders Plaster the Seahawks 33-3 : October 31, 2010

It took half a season for the Raiders to finally hit their stride.  On Sunday after their 33-3 resounding win against the Seattle Seahawks, leaders of the NFC West, at t [...]

Raiders Snap 13-Game Losing Streak to Best Chargers 35-27 : October 10, 2010

After losing to San Diego 13 times in a row, the Oakland Raiders needed almost everything to bounce their way in order to end the losing streak. With 3:39 to play, Micha [...]

Raiders Can’t Stop Texans Running Attack Fall 31-24 : October 03, 2010

At the beginning of the game Arian Foster was benched due to off the field behavior.  One he had stepped inside the lines there were no problems. Returning from his pun [...]

Janikoski Field Goal Miss Sinks Raiders Against Cardinals : September 26, 2010

In four years Sebastian Janikowski hadn't missed any field goals this short. Janikowski had made 19 consecutive fields goals in the range of 30-39 yards.  When he walke [...]

Raiders Receive a Titans-Style Smackdown : September 14, 2010

Not too many people can match the optimism of Tom Cable, Raiders coach.  However even Cable had a hard time trying to put a spin that was positive on the Raiders 38-13 l [...]

Raiders Offense Sluggish in Preseason Win Over Cowboys 17-9 : August 14, 2010

After the Raiders exhibition opener, talk of their offense being revitalized by Jason Campbell, new quarterback, and Hue Jackson, new offensive coordinator, has been plac [...]

Top Draft Pick McClain Vows to Not Hold Out : June 07, 2010

This weekend, Rolando McClain, Alabama linebacker and top draft pick of the Oakland Raiders, sat down for for an interview with Decatur Daily, his hometown newspaper, for [...]

Terrell Owens Next Home with the Raiders? : May 17, 2010

The draft is complete. The first mini camps have been held by teams, and this week rookies are reporting back for their offseason training sessions. However, as of this [...]

Ravens Seal Playoff Spot with 20-13 Win Over Raiders : January 03, 2010

Willis McGahee, using one brutal stiff arm, pushed aside the one remaining obstacles that was standing in between Baltimore and another playoff berth while having the bes [...]

Raiders Race Back with Late TDs to Beat Steelers : December 06, 2009

The Super Bowl Champs are losing their self confidence just as fast as they are losing leads and games. Meanwhile, the Raiders are suddenly winning with surprise finishe [...]

Raiders Shock the Bengals : November 22, 2009

Entering into the game today against Oakland, Cincinnati was feeling good about their team. The Bengals had a 7-2 record and led the AFC North, while the Steelers and Ra [...]

Chargers Post 13th Straight Win Over Bumbling Raiders : November 22, 2009

LaDainian Tomlinson just did what he always does versus Oakland. It was the first time Shawne Merriman got to break his “Lights Out” spasmodic sack dance out since [...]

Cowboys Send Thanksgiving Pounding to Raiders 24-7 : November 22, 2009

Compelling opponents and memorable games spice up the rich Thanksgiving tradition of the Cowboys. However this game didn't qualify on either count. The Cowboys 24-7 [...]

Chiefs Get Revenge on Raiders 16-10 : November 15, 2009

Since mid 2007, no other NFL team has been as bad as the Chiefs. Somehow all of the mistakes and losing seem to disappear when Kansas City visits Oakland. On a run of [...]

Chargers Complete Sweep of Raiders : November 01, 2009

LaDainian Tomlinson was able to do the same things that he always does when he plays against the Raiders. Shawne Merriman was able to break his "Lights Out" spasmodic sa [...]

Jets Blank the Raiders 38-0 : October 25, 2009

Once again, Mark Sanchez apologized for his demeanor on the sideline. Only this time it was for hot dogging. Literally. Shaking off his worst start in his very young [...]

Eagles Stunned by Raiders : October 18, 2009

Sprinting upfield, Louis Murphy laid a defender out with a bruising block. Still not satisfied, Murphy raced down the field to meet up with the play once again, deliveri [...]

Giants Blow Out Raiders 44-7 : October 11, 2009

Eli Manning, after he took his opening snap and made the play action fake, dropped back and then bounced his right heel to set up before firing a pass of nine yards to Da [...]

Texans Make Short Work of Raiders : October 04, 2009

For the very first time all season, Houston didn't have to answer any questions regarding their terrible run defense or inability for stopping big plays. The defense of [...]

Raiders Don’t Get Out of Gate Against the Broncos : September 27, 2009

Kyle Orton along with Josh McDaniels as well as a newly dominant defense have all helped to quiet the talk of all the dysfunction during the off season in Denver with 3-0 [...]

Raiders Take Down the Chiefs 13-10 : September 20, 2009

JaMarcus Russell, on one of his career's most miserable days, got not only a win but also his name put in the history book for the Oakland Raiders. The former No. 1 pick [...]

Chargers Race Ahead of Raiders for Win in Final Seconds : September 14, 2009

Philip Rivers was unfazed by yet another deficit in the fourth quarter as he entered the huddle. Instead he was poised and ready to prove why San Diego chose him as the [...]

Chargers Outlast the Raiders 24-20 : September 14, 2009

Unfazed by yet another deficit in the fourth quarter, Philip Rivers entered the huddle poised and ready to prove why he was the Chargers $93 million man. The Chargers qu [...]

oakland raiders History

The NFL professional football team Oakland Raiders are based out of Oakland, California. The team is an American Football Conference member of the Western Division. The Raiders were an American Football League charter member and started play in 1960. The team won one AFL championship along with three division titles. In 1970, following the merger of the AFL and NFL, the Raiders became a member of the NFL. The team has won their division title twelve times and the Super Bowl three times and made two other appearances in the Super Bowl.

In 1982, owner Al Davis moved the Raiders to Los Angeles. The Raiders did win a third Super Bowl title while in Los Angeles. However, for the remainder of the 1980s the team only made the playoffs two times. The Raiders returned to Oakland in 1995. The Oakland Raiders appeared in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002 but lost 48-21 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From 2003-2008 the Raiders only won 26 games, worst in the league, from 2003 to 2008.