The NFL announced on Tuesday that the Oakland Raiders will open up their 2012 season at O.Co Coliseum against AFC West rival San Diego Chargers on September 10. The game will be part of ESPN’s double header to open up their Monday Night Football season. This marks the second straight year that the Raiders open up on primetime football, opening last season at...

Jason Campbell’s role in Chicago is defined clearly. He’ll back up Jay Cutler and step in at quarterback when the Bears need him. Throughout his career, he’s been a starter, or fighting for a shot to be the man under center. But after spending the last two years with the Oakland Raiders, Campbell will have a chance to embrace a new role back in the...

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...

Jason Campbell’s current situation just shows how quickly things change in the NFL. He went from an unsteady situation in Washington, to a starter with the Oakland Raiders, but a passer who had to prove himself to a fan base that clamored for the fiery Bruce Gradkowski. Once Hue Jackson became coach, the Silver & Black empowered him and gave Campbell the...

Here’s a list of Oakland Raiders that will be free agents this off-season with an explanation of their status after the 2011 season. UFA: Unrestricted free agent; a player who has completed four or more accrued seasons and whose contract has expired. RFA: Restricted free agent; a player who has completed three accrued seasons and whose contract has...