JAKE GROVE

CENTER
No: 64
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 300
Birth date: 01/22/1980
College: Virginia Tech
Acquired: Selected in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the 2004 NFL Entry Draft

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ROBERT GALLERY

LEFT GUARD
No: 76
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 325
Birth date: 07/26/1980
College: Iowa
Acquired: Selected in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2004 NFL Entry Draft

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By Eric Strauss, S&B Report Staff Columnist
It doesn’t seem that long ago that an oft-injured, undrafted former college star dazzled Raider fans in preseason 1999, when Scott Dreisbach won a spot on the roster despite a broken leg.
Last night, the Raiders rolled the dice on another oft-injured former college quarterback, signing Nebraska’s Sam Keller, who tried out at the rookie minicamp earlier this year.
Keller, who was not signed after the May session, had failed to win a contract in a tryout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after April’s draft, and …

Las Vegas authorities have made an arrest in the robbery and beating case of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker.
On Tuesday, police Lt. Clinton Nichols stated that 30-year old Arfat Fadel, who was arrested on Friday, is suspected of multiple felonies, including kidnapping and robbery.
Officials are still looking for a second suspect, who they still believe is in Las Vegas.
Walker, 29, was found unconscious on June 16 at an intersection near the Las Vegas Strip with varying injuries. Lt. Nichols has informed the press that the Raider receiver …

TYVON BRANCH

SAFETY
No: 33
Height: 6′0″
Weight: 205
Birth date: 12/11/1986
College: Connecticut
Acquired: Selected in the 4th round (100th overall) of the 2008 NFL Entry Draft

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ARMAN SHIELDS

WIDE RECEIVER
No: 84
Height: 6′1″
Weight: 195
Birth date: 07/10/1985
College: Richmond
Acquired: Selected in the 4th round (125th overall) of the 2008 NFL Entry Draft

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By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist
 
The start of Javon Walker’s career with the Oakland Raiders has been turbulent and should be of great concern to an organization in dire of need of a big time playmaker at wide receiver.
After signing a six-year $55 million deal in the off-season – an already questionable move considering knee problems in 2007 that limited his production and a inability to string back-to-back solid seasons since 2004 – the Silver & Black believed they acquired a ‘go to’ target for JaMarcus Russell and …

Raiders receiver Javon Walker is reportedly hospitalized with “significant injuries.”
By Eric Strauss, S&B Report Staff Columnist
Multiple media outlets are reporting Raiders receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious this morning in Las Vegas, apparently the victim of a mugging and robbery.
Several reports list his injuries as including an orbital fracture, and state that he is in “fair” condition in a Vegas hospital.

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Darrell Strong (45) — One of a few tight ends looking to round out a slim unit
By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist
There is no denying that Zach Miller is atop the depth chart and will be a key cog in the Oakland Raiders’ offense this season after his 44 grabs, 444 yards and three touchdowns during his rookie campaign. His rapport with JaMarcus Russell was showcased in the regular season finale, as the draft mates hooked up for 8 receptions for 84 yards against the San Diego Chargers. …