With the conference championship games completed last Sunday, the 2012 Pro Bowl rosters have been finalized and both teams have begun practicing in Honolulu for Sunday’s game. Due to the New England Patriots playing in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 and numerous injuries around the league, the NFL was forced to replace a total of 16 players on the AFC roster....
Oakland’s special teams trio united in Hawaii
Today, long snapper Jon Condo was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. It marks the second time the Oakland Raiders specialist has been selected to the league’s all-star game. Per the Raiders.com: In 2011, Condo snapped for K Sebastian Janikowski, who tied the NFL record with a 63-yard field goal on September 12 at Denver and set a franchise record with six field...
Oakland Raiders Free-Agent Tracker & Analysis
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...
Special Teams never comes cheap for the Raiders
The Oakland Raiders place a premium on their special teams. And it shows with past contracts to many of their specialists and kickers. Here’s a look back at some of Oakland’s deals with past special team contributors: Sebastian Janikowski Selected in the 1st round in 2000 and then given a four-year, $16 million contract with $9 million in guarantees in 2010....
Raiders slap second-round tender on Jon Condo
Per Nationalfootballpost.com, who cited a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Oakland Raiders have assigned a second-round tender on Jon Condo. The Silver & Black’s specialist has been a valuable contributor on special teams for several seasons and is regarded as one of the leagues best long snappers. Condo, 29, has been with Oakland since...