Oakland Raiders News

It's going to be a big season for the Oakland Raiders , who must prove that the franchise is on the mend after several seasons of mediocrity.

AL.com reported last week that McClain, who recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens, announced that he's retiring from professional football.

Veteran defensive back Charles Woodson is slated to meet with the Raiders on Tuesday, and Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he is hopeful of bringing back the player that once starred in a silver and black uniform.

In this Dec. 23, 2012, file photo, Oakland Raiders running back Mike Goodson laughs as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Goodson, who came to the New York Jets this offseason after a year in Oakland, is facing drug and weapons charges after a New Jersey traffic stop on Friday, May 17, 2013, ... (more)

Dec 30, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater makes a catch while defended by San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.

Key free agents lost: LB Kaluka Maiava, TE Benjamin Watson, K Phil Dawson, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, TE Alex Smith, QB Josh Johnson, WR/KR Josh Cribbs Key free agents added: LB Paul Kruger, DT Desmond Bryant, LB Quentin Groves, TE Gary Barnidge, TE Kellen Davis, QB Jason Campbell, CB Kevin Barnes, WR David Nelson, LB Ryan Rau, K Shayne Graham, T Rashad ... (more)

May 11, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen addresses the media in a press conference during rookie minicamp at the Raiders team headquarters.

Newly signed Oakland 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.

I have noticed the sentiment out there that there isn't much difference between the teams from about 15-26 and I agreed with that.

" still can do it on the field." Woodson doesn't "just" want to be signed to be a de facto assistant coach helping rookies.

Reggie McKenzie has done it again - he has signed another cheap but valuable free agent this offseason in Joshua Cribbs .

Throughout his football career, Matt McGloin has faced constant uphill battles. Now with the Oakland Raiders , he'll get more of the same as he attempts to dig himself out from the bottom of the depth chart.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested Friday morning and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a hand gun and possession of a hollow-point bullet, reports the NY Daily News .

The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, 2013 in San Ramon's Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd.

One of two undrafted free agents the Raiders signed from tryouts who comes from a deep football family - The other being Ryan Robinson .

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.