Silver and Black Report

The S&B Report had an opportunity to catch up with recently re-signed tight end John Madsen. After being released on September 20th, Oakland brought him back this week to help out a wide receiver/tight end unit that is looking for some pop. The undrafted free agent in 2006 is a capable route runner and more [...]

The Oakland Raiders brought back a familiar face on Monday, signing tight end John Madsen and adding him to the 53-man roster.
Madsen, 25, was waived on September 19th, after the Silver & Black inked Ben Troupe, who has been inactive since his arrival.
As a rookie in 2006, Madsen made a name for himself against the [...]

The Oakland Raiders released tight end John Madsen and added Ben Troupe to the 53-man roster.
Troupe, 26, was originally a second round pick for the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 entry draft.
In his career, Troupe has compiled 105 receptions for 1,056 yards and 7 touchdowns.

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Training camp notes (7/29/08)

Wide receiver Drew Carter fought off hits from the defense and still managed to fight in the endzone for a touchdown after hauling in a toss near the goal line.
Offensive tackle Kwame Harris worked out with the team and looked much better. He [...]

JOHN MADSEN

TIGHT END
No: 85
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 240
Birth date: 05/09/1983
College: Utah
Acquired: Signed as an un-drafted free-agent in 2006

As a rookie in 2006, John Madsen was able to make a splash during a heated contest between bitter rivals. Against the San Diego Chargers, Madsen hauled in three passes for 69 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown. [...]