Oakland Raiders
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New ORT Green likely to start in Buffalo
Pro Football Weekly &bull TodayDespite a host of needs on both sides of the ball, the Bills have been one of the quieter teams in the early part of free agency. Their lone move thus far, however, could turn out to be an important… Full Story »
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LB Alston joins Bucs
Pro Football Weekly &bull YesterdayThe Buccaneers announced they signed LB Jon Alston late Friday. Alston, a fifth-year veteran, spent the previous three seasons with the Raiders and played in 36 games while starting in eight. He's made 66 tackles in his career on defense… Full Story »
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TAM: Free-Agent LB Signs
NFL News on Scout.com &bull Yesterday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent LB Jon Alston, the team announced. Alston, who joins Tampa Bay after spending the past three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, has played in 39 games with eight starts. He has recorded 66… Full Story »
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Just CHill: Jerry Jones not ruling out a Greg Ellis return
Cowboys Corner Blog on Star Telegram &bull Yesterday
Ellis was a first-round pick of the Cowboys in 1998 and become one of the most respected players in the locker room before he became disgruntled over money, position and his role. He battled Jones and the Cowboys coaches until… Full Story »
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Walker healthy, hungry for another chance after release by Raiders
NFL.com &bull Yesterday
Javon Walker was released by the Oakland Raiders earlier this week, but he says he isn't done with the NFL. Full Story »
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Alston signs in Tampa Bay
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Yesterday
Oakland Raiders unrestricted free agent linebacker/special teams ace Jon Alston has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Alston missed the end of the 2009 season after sustaining multiple concussions had been deemed expendable. During his three years in Oakland, Alston… Full Story »
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Buccaneers sign free agent LB Alston (AP)
NFL News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Yesterday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent linebacker Jon Alston. The club announced the deal Friday. Alston was a third-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2006. He spent the past three seasons with the Oakland Raiders,… Full Story »
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Raiders' Javon Walker ordeal
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Mar 12, 2010
Javon Walker, the receiver who managed to catch what has widely been called the "worst contract ever" when he signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2008. He remained with the Raiders for two seasons and was a complete non factor. He was released by the… Full Story »
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Bucs sign Jon Alston
Pro Football Talk &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have actually signed a free agent. The Bucs have announced the signing of free agent linebacker Jon Alston, a restricted free agent who wasn't tendered after spending the last three years with the Oakland Raiders. PewterReport.com… Full Story »
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Alston Signs With Bucs
Pewter Report &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Buccaneers have signed free agent LB Jon Alston. Alston was not tendered by the Oakland Raiders after his fourth season in the league. He was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Alston projects to be a special teams player and depth at linebacker. Contract terms were not disclosed. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that… Full Story »
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Larry Johnson will not visit Raiders
Bill Williamson on ESPN &bull Mar 12, 2010
Larry Johnson will not become a Raider. ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting the former Kansas City standout has signed with Washington. Johnson, who fi... Full Story »
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Javon's journey
Free Agency Highlights on NFL.com &bull Mar 12, 2010
Guidelines: Fan feedback should be within the guidelines for the NFL community. These guidelines will be used to identify those comments that will be removed from display on the site. Please keep your comments relevant to the topic, not abusive… Full Story »
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Sources: Larry Johnson agrees to three-year contract with Washington Redskins
NFL News on ESPN &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Washington Redskins made their biggest free-agent splash Friday night, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with running back Larry Johnson, according to league sources. Johnson will cancel his trip to Oakland and sign instead with the Redskins, a team… Full Story »
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Fargas in holding pattern
Birds Eye View Blog on The Philadelphia Inquirer &bull Mar 12, 2010The free agent running back has played his entire career with the Raiders. But as of early this afternoon nothing is done. Fargas still met with the media to discuss where he and the Eagles stood. From what I understand… Full Story »
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Terps' Campbell first ACC player selected in NFL draft?
Todd McShay on ESPN &bull Mar 12, 2010
ESPN.com's Mel Kiper and Todd McShay both updated their mock drafts, and while there are several discrepancies between the two, both agree that former Maryland tackle Bruce Campbell will be the ACC's first player taken in the April NFL draft.… Full Story »
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Bucs sign Raiders LB Jon Alston
Bucs Beat on Tampa Bay.com &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Bucs were active in free agency after all. Tampa Bay signed Raiders free agent linebacker Jon Alston after he visited the team Friday. Full Story »
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Raiders free agent LB Jon Alston visiting Bucs
Bucs Beat on Tampa Bay.com &bull Mar 12, 2010
Linebacker depth and special teams always is a big need for the Bucs. That's why Raiders free agent linebacker Jon Alston is visiting with the Bucs today. Alston, a four-year veteran, was not tendered by the Raiders, making him an... Full Story »
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DMN: a gentle giant says goodbye
National Football Post &bull Mar 12, 2010Thursday, we said goodbye to Rams legend Merlin Olsen. Olsen was the second of two Rams first-round picks in 1962 (the other was quarterback Roman Gabriel) and went on to play 15 years in the NFL; 14 of them ended with him being selected to the Pro Bowl. Olsen was a gentle giant who played the game… Full Story »
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Defensive Line Woes, Part II
Silver and Black Illustrated &bull Mar 12, 2010
Part II of S's look at the Raiders' defensive line struggles analyzes the team's options in the draft. Although the team is looking to add to their offensive line in the first round, it is not out of the realm… Full Story »
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Raiders shed salary by cutting Warren
Oakland Raiders News on Contra Costa Times &bull Mar 12, 2010Defensive tackle Gerard Warren on Thursday became the third starter and fourth veteran from last year's Raiders team to be shown the door as part of the team's offseason plan to shed hefty contracts and get younger. Warren, 31, started… Full Story »
