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Oakland Raiders News and Rumors

Could Raiders pursue Jon Gruden?

ESPN.com

A report out of Chicago claims that the Raiders are “in talks” to bring back Jon Gruden as coach. OK, OK, Raider Nation, quiet down. I can hear your squeals of delight from here. But hold off a bit. I don’t want to discount any report, but I am not …

Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com

The Raiders game against the Denver Broncos sold enough tickets to ensure it being televised locally, a team official said. Therefore, fans not attending the Thursday night game at the Coliseum also will get a chance to see if the Raiders can snap a fiv…

Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com

When the Raiders look at the Denver Broncos these days, they feel as if they are looking at old the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Peyton Manning is playing himself, with linebackers Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil playing the roles of Dwight Freeney and…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

After the Raiders loss on Sunday, coach Dennis Allen announced that he would be leaving the team until Wednesday to be with his ailing father. He made it just in time to say his last goodbyes. The Raiders announced that Grady Allen died of cardiac arres…

Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com

Running back Darren McFadden is running around at practice today without any lingering effects from the high-ankle sprain that forced him to miss the past four games. Coach Dennis Allen said he expects McFadden and backup running back Mike Goodson to pl…

ESPN.com

The Raiders signed FB/RB Jamize Olawale from Dallas’ practice squad to their 53-man roster. He will be given an audition for the future in practice and perhaps in games down the stretch. He is a rookie from North Texas. Oakland defensive tackle Richard …