Oakland Raiders News

The Oakland Raiders were not a good team in 2013. The offense was bad, the defense was bad and the special teams was terrible.

As defensive back Charles Woodson looks for a place to play out the final chapter of an NFL career - a career that will likely culminate with enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - it appears that the leading suitors are a pair of AFC West clubs.

As the Charles Woodson sweepstakes have heated up, the odds of the Oakland Raiders landing one of the all-time fan favorites has, unfortunately, declined.

After leaving Seattle for what seemed to be greener pastures in Oakland, the perennial backup quarterback may be destined to ride the pine once again this year -- backing up a rookie quarterback named Wilson.

Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Thursday and charged with possession of a loaded firearm and simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police spokesman Lt.

The immature ex-Alabama star "retired" from the NFL earlier this week, just over a month after signing a one-year contract with the reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested for drug possession and gun charges, according to News 12 in New Jersey.

Newly signed Raiders return specialist Josh Cribbs sounded amused by speculation by an NFL general manager that his surgically repaired left knee is not ready for football.

And so ends McClain's thoroughly disappointing NFL career. The 23-year-old linebacker out of Alabama was the No.

December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

The Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, February 6, 2011.

Between the draft and free agency, much of the NFL offseason is spent celebrating talent that's either entering the league or on the move.

It sounds like punter Chris Kluwe -- cut earlier this month by the Vikings -- will continue to be outspoken about the issues in which he believes.

A first responder who helped evacuate people ahead of a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge he possessed bomb-making materials.

Former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday.

It seems the slope's being greased once again for the veteran quarterback's slide into a backup role.

Coming into to the 2013 NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders probably had more glaring holes than any other team in the NFL.

One of the hottest free agents from this offseason has been Josh Cribbs as the former Cleveland Browns star has drawn plenty of interest from numerous teams considering he's proven to be one of the most dangerous returners when healthy.

After being pursued by the Detroit Lions , New York Giants and the New York Jets , free agent return specialist and receiver Josh Cribbs has decided to sign with the Oakland Raiders on a one year deal.