Oakland Raiders News

JaMarcus Russell just laughed when he heard reports that his weight had ballooned to more than 300 pounds in the offseason. Coach Lane Kiffin began calling him “Big Boy” and his friends teased him a bit, but Russell just went on with his offseason workouts as he prepares for his first full season as a quarterback in the NFL.

Here’s a team-by-team look at who carries the power in NFL personnel decisions.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders made another move to try to upgrade their defense Tuesday, signing free agent defensive end Greg Spires to a one-year contract …

The Oakland Raiders made another move to try to upgrade their defense Tuesday, signing free agent defensive end Greg Spires to a one-year contract to compete for a job as pass rusher on the right side. The Raiders have been looking for someone to complement left end Derrick Burgess since losing Chris Clemons as a free agent to Philadelphia.

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN’s Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

The Oakland Raiders reportedly have found their replacement for Chris Clemons at defensive end.

The Oakland Raiders reportedly have found their replacement for Chris Clemons at defensive end.

Darren McFadden burst through the middle during a drill and slowed up as he reached the secondary only to be scolded by offensive coordinator Greg Knapp for not running hard for 40 yards. Tom Rathman got on McFadden’s case another time when he carried the ball back to the huddle with his elbow not tucked in close to the body to secure the ball.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Darren McFadden burst through the middle during a drill and slowed up as he reached the secondary only to be scolded by offensive coordinator …

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Darren McFadden’s spot on the Oakland roster was assured the minute the Raiders used the No. 4 overall pick on him in last month’s draft.For …