The Oakland Raiders announced the addition of eight players to the roster just a day after the completion of their rookie mini-camp. Reggie McKenzie announced the signing of seven free agents, along with one player claimed off of waivers. All seven of the free agents signed participated in the rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis. The free agents signed were...
Friday: Raiders snatch-up CB Bartell, OG Brisiel & cut LB Wimbley
It took awhile, but the Oakland Raiders finally joined the free-agent party and signed two players to their 2012 roster. Cornerback Ronald Bartell, formerly of the St. Louis Rams, inked a one-year $3 million contract. Prior to the 2009 season, the Rams agreed with Bartell on a four-year contract. Selected in the second round (50th overall) in the 2005 draft, his...
Raiders sign offensive lineman Mike Brisiel
Following their workout Thursday night, reports have surfaced that the Oakland Raiders have come to terms with offensive guard Mike Brisiel. The signing of 29-year-old Brisiel give Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and offensive line coach Frank Pollack a familiar face as Brisiel comes from the Texans, the franchise that both coaches departed for...
Allen’s staff starts to take shape
Following talk that newly-named Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen was working on assembling his coaching staff, reports have quickly surfaced involving his hires. After the Raiders officially announced the hiring of Greg Knapp as Allen’s offensive coordinator, other reports came out Wednesday involving Allen’s staff. According to FOXSports.com, Allen...
Frank Pollack will be the Raiders new offensive line coach
Bob Wylie is out… Frank Pollack is in. The Oakland Raiders continued to re-shape their coaching staff by adding Pollack, who spent the last five years as the assistant offensive line coach. The Texans featured the NFL’s leading passer in 2009 and that offensive line allowed only 25-sacks (5th fewest in the league). In 2010, that same line helped produce the...