Raiders Cut Josh Johnson

The Oakland Raiders released quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday, according to a league source. The soon-to-be 32-year-old hasn't played in a game since 2013 with the Bengals and hasn't started a game since 2011 with the Bucs. Connor Cook and EJ Manuel will serve as Derek Carr's backups in 2018.

WR Rookie Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty

This year’s wide receiver class was not supposed to be anything special. A couple of elite guys and maybe a few good players who could become starters, but they were overshadowed by the running backs. After the draft though, I am excited to see how this class performs in 2018 and beyond. A lot of […]

Dynasty Rookie Rankings Update (Post-NFL Draft Edition)

Boy, the draft can seriously turn things on its head. Pretty much the only thing that stayed steady from the pre-draft process was that Saquon Barkley is the 1.01. And while there were some near-perfect landing spots, many intriguing rookies landed in non-ideal locations and the late second round has lost some of its shine. […]

Kolton Miller Working At Left Tackle

Oakland Raiders first-round pick, offensive tackle Kolton Miller, is working exclusively on the left side during rookie minicamp. Current left tackle Donald Penn is 35 years old and coming off Lisfranc surgery on his right foot. "We like him at left tackle. We think he's a prototype left tackle. He can bend, he's got the […]

NFL Draft 2018 - Late-Round Reactions

From Tarik Cohen bursting onto the scene in Week 1 to Jamaal Williams putting you in a position to win your fantasy football league, there is value to be found in the NFL Draft's late rounds. 2017 was unquestionably the year of the rookie running back and that wasn't reserved for just names at the […]

NFL Draft 2018 - Second and Third Round Reaction

The second and third rounds of the NFL draft proved to be loaded with potential fantasy assets as we saw five running backs, six wide receivers, two tight ends and one quarterback go off the board. If a player doesn't get drafted in one of the first three rounds, their chances of a successful NFL […]

Raiders Acquire Ryan Switzer

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Ryan Switzer from the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday in exchange for defensive tackle Jihad Ward. The Cowboys could afford to trade Switzer after drafting Michael Gallup and trading for Tavon Austin on Saturday. Switzer mostly starred on special teams in his rookie season, catching just six passes for 41 […]

Raiders Looking To Trade Seth Roberts

The Oakland Raiders would like to trade wide receiver Seth Roberts during the draft for a pick, according to sources. Roberts had been Oakland's No. 3 receiver, but he became expendable Thursday night when the team acquired Martavis Bryant from the Steelers. Roberts does have 11 touchdowns in his three years with Oakland, but he […]

Martavis Bryant Traded to Raiders

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver Martavis Bryant to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick. Bryant had fallen out of favor in Pittsburgh in 2017 and rumors were flying that he was being shopped around. Bryant had flashed early in his career but was suspended for all of 2016 for violating the […]

Raiders Draft Kolton Miller At No. 15 Overall

The Oakland Raiders selected UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller at No. 15 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's a freakish athlete at 6-foot-9 and has great feet as a left tackle. He'll be the protector of quarterback Derek Carr as the Raiders look to improve on offense after a disappointing season in 2018. It's […]

Raiders Exercise Amari Cooper's Fifth-Year Option

The Oakland Raiders exercised wide receiver Amari Cooper's fifth-year option on Monday. Even after posting career lows in catches (48) and yards (680) in 2017, the Raiders had planned to do this all along. With Michael Crabtree now out of the picture in Oakland, Cooper is expected to become even more of a focal point […]

Raiders In Touch With Amari Cooper Regarding Option

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said the team has been in touch with wide receiver Amari Cooper's agent about extending his fifth-year option. McKenzie said the team is focused on the draft but that "we like Amari." The third-year wideout rubbed his fantasy owners the wrong way in 2017 by posting career lows in […]

Green Bay Packers - Dynasty Team Outlook

Here at RotoBaller, our dynasty crew will be reviewing all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every franchise as they currently stand and will review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the NFL Draft. Which players should you buy and […]

Raiders Targeting Roquan Smith

According to ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay, there is no question the Oakland Raiders want Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith with the 10th overall pick in the first round. “Roquan Smith is the guy,” McShay said on a conference call Wednesday morning. “I don’t know that they would be willing to give away additional picks later […]

Khalil Mack Won't Come Cheap

The Oakland Raiders remain confident that they will reach a long-term extension with defensive end Khalil Mack, and a new deal could be around $120 million over six years. NFL Network's Steve Wyche reported that a deal could include $65 million in guaranteed money. Mack's fifth-year option accounts for $13.86 million against this year's salary […]

Raiders Optimistic On Khalil Mack Talks

Both Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack and the team have been in communication about a possible long-term contract extension, and general manager Reggie McKenzie isn't worried that the pass rusher isn't taking part in voluntary offseason workouts. "This is going to be a big contract and all sides are trying to make everything work," […]

Khalil Mack Seeking A Lot Of Guaranteed Money

Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack, who was absent for the start of voluntary workouts on Monday, is seeking in excess of $65 million in guarantees in a long-term deal. He's scheduled to earn $13.846 million under his fifth-year option in 2018. NFL Network's Steve Wyche said not to expect a deal for Mack before […]

Dwayne Harris Signs With Raiders

Free-agent wide receiver/return man Dwayne Harris signed with the Oakland Raiders on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Harris spent time with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia from their time in Oakland, and Harris is likely to take over kick-return duties after the team traded Cordarrelle Patterson to the Patriots. Harris had a combined 37 […]

Raiders Releasing Clive Walford

The Oakland Raiders are releasing tight end Clive Walford, according to a source. The former third-round pick is expected to find a new home in short order. Walford played in 13 games last year and had a career-low nine receptions for 80 yards and no touchdowns. It's unlikely that he'll land somewhere that will give […]

Raiders Want To Re-Sign NaVorro Bowman

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said that the team wants to re-sign linebacker NaVorro Bowman. Bowman was definitely effective in 10 games for the Raiders last season, compiling 89 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and one interception. Despite his off-field stumbles in his career, Bowman would surely strengthen Oakland's interior defense in 2018 […]

Ndamukong Suh Won't Visit With Raiders

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh's visit with the Oakland Raiders is now off, according to sources. He is at home and is unlikely to make a decision on Wednesday. Suh is known to be interested in the Rams, but he's also considering the Saints and Titans. As was expected, there has been plenty of interest […]

Marshawn Lynch Restructures Contract

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch restructured his contract last Saturday before his $1 million roster bonus was due. His base salary in 2018 is now $5.5 million -- $500,000 less than before -- but he's guaranteed $4.5 million of it and can earn up to $9.25 million with incentives. Beast Mode was one of […]

Early Dynasty Start Up Mock Draft – Round 7-10

It’s never too early for a mock draft, and the team at Rotoballer mocked a startup dynasty league. These results will certainly change throughout the offseason as free agency and the NFL draft come and go, but it’s always a great idea to find out player values as the offseason progresses. This league’s starting lineup […]

Ndamukong Suh Scheduled To Visit Raiders

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is scheduled to visit the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday, according to a source. Suh is easily the best defensive lineman left on the market, and he is an elite run stopper that routinely clogs up running lanes with his big body. Pairing with Khalil Mack in Oakland would make the […]

Eric Decker To Visit With Raiders

Updating an ongoing story, free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker will visit with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, according to sources. It was initially reported that Decker was flying to visit the Saints, but that turned out to be incorrect. Decker was a disappointment with the Titans in 2017 and had a career-low 10.4 yards per […]

Cowboys Acquire Jamize Olawale

The Dallas Cowboys acquired fullback Jamize Olawale from the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday. Oakland also sent its sixth-round pick to Dallas, while Dallas sent back its fifth-rounder. After Keith Smith signed with the Raiders, the Cowboys were on the lookout for a new fullback to replace him. Olawale won't have fantasy value, but he's a […]

Under the Radar RB Signings - Fantasy Risers or Fallers?

A flurry of activity in the past week has sent fantasy football owners and sports Twitter into a frenzy. Some huge names changed teams and the domino effect will affect dozens of players league-wide. Then again, not every signing has to create a seismic shift in the fantasy universe. There were a number of under the […]

Josh Johnson Signs With Raiders

Free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson signed with the Oakland Raiders on Monday. Johnson returns to the town he grew up in and reunites with head coach Jon Gruden, who drafted Johnson with the Buccaneers back in 2008. Johnson will also reunite with his cousin, running back Marshawn Lynch. Johnson will vie for the backup quarterback role […]

Early 2018 Dynasty Sleepers - Running Back

Fantasy football dynasties can still be built on the shoulders of running backs, even though the NFL is a pass-first league built around quarterbacks and receiving corps. The running back position is not be loaded with as many 1,000-yard workhorses as there was 5-10 years ago, and that makes it even more important to have […]

Patriots Acquire Cordarrelle Patterson

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson and a late-round pick from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a late-round draft pick, according to a league source. Patterson will be due a base salary of $3 million in the final year of his deal and has a $250,000 workout bonus. He has […]