The Oakland Raiders issued a statement on their official web site and Twitter account stating: ESPN’s Adam Schefter is once again making untrue statements about The Oakland Raiders, this time regarding Matt Leinart. The Raiders have never discussed trading for Leinart. The Raiders are very happy about their quarterback situation. The Silver & Black has had...
Raiders and Wendy’s: “Small Fries of the Game”
In a statement released by the Oakland Raiders: The Oakland Raiders are pleased to announce that Wendy’s will be the presenting sponsor of the new “Small Fries of the Game” promotion during the Raiders’ 2010 season. The promotion features a new youth themed “Wendy’s Small Fries” section inside the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum for Raiders games....
Raiders “Make-A-Wish” Come True For Jailen
OAKLAND — An always smiling Jailen Cooper must have been in Seventh Heaven as Wednesday’s Oakland Raiders’ VIP guest along with his proud family from North Carolina. Jailen was chosen by the Make-A-Wish Foundation to participate in an Oakland Raiders practice session. He is also recovering from a tumor on his pituitary gland and the subsequent...
NFL/LISC GRASSROOT & RAIDERS GRANT $200,000 TO FIELD
Per a press release disseminated on Friday, the non-profit Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation organization will receive a $200,000 National Football League Grassroots Program grant, facilitated by the Oakland Raiders. This award brings the amount of youth related grants facilitated by the Silver and Black in less than a decade to over $1 million. Stated...
Oakland legend Willie Brown retires
Oakland Raiders legend Willie Brown retired on Wednesday. He commented to reporters outside the team’s facility, “I’m retiring,” and then stated “Yep,” as he went on his way when he was asked if he was serious. Oakland has not made an official announcement, but per beat writer Steve Corkran, Raiders CEO Amy Trask stated, “Willie shall...