The Oakland Raiders held their first Organized Team Activity open to the media on Monday, with everyone attending besides quarterback Kyle Padron and running back Deonte Williams. Williams and Padron were out due to being on the quarter system in school, leaving them forced to stay at their respective colleges to finish out the school year. “I think that...
Report: Josh Cribbs agrees to deal with Raiders
Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that return man and wide receiver Josh Cribbs has chosen to sign with the Oakland Raiders, after also visiting three other teams. As previously stated on Silver & Black Report, the former Cleveland Brown has become one of the best kick and punt returners in the league, something the Raiders missed desperately last season...
Raiders looking for additional special teams insurance?
Reports have surfaced that the Raiders brought in former Cleveland Browns wide receiver and kick return specialist Josh Cribbs on Monday. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Cribbs apparently passed a physical exam with his knee after receiving arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason, prompting the Raiders front office to go as far as offering him a...
Report: Raiders sign wide receiver
Wide receiver Tori Gurley tweeted Tuesday that he is officially a Raider. Gurley, who’s twitter handle is @TGurley81, tweeted the following: “I’m officially an Oakland Raider!!! So blessed & thankful to be in the NFL” Gurley last played for the Minnesota Vikings but originally got his first job in the NFL when he signed with the...
Ford to IR, other roster moves announced
The Oakland Raiders announced for roster moves the Saturday, just a day before they take on the Miami Dolphins in their week two matchup. General manager Reggie McKenzie promoted cornerback Coye Francies and newly-acquired long snapper Nick Guess from the practice squad. Francies was claimed by the Raiders prior to the final preseason game but waived on Sept....