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Oakland Raiders Sign Jay Alford in Move to Strengthen Defensive Line

Just days before Sunday's opener at Tennessee, the Raiders went out and got some additional defensive line help. Defensive tackle Jay Alford was signed this week by the Raiders soon after his release by the New York Giants in their final cut. Raiders coach Tom Cable told the Contra Costa Times that Alford has the...

Raiders Beefing Up Offensive Line by Starting Rookie Center Jared Veldheer

The Raiders have had a long legacy of excellence at center, and the latest to try to live up to it is rookie Jared Veldheer. Veldheer was named the starter by coach Tom Cable this week. He's the latest to join what has been a distinguished group of players that includes Jim Otto, Dave Dalby and Don Mosebar. His...

Raiders' Run Defense Raises Fresh Concerns

Breakdowns that led to a couple of long touchdown runs by the opposition are again focusing scrutiny on Oakland's revamped run defense. The Raiders reshaped their group of starting linebackers and the line during the offseason to address concerns about a run defense that has struggled to hold up against opposing rushing...

Oakland Raiders' QB Jason Campbell Returns to Practice

Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell practiced Monday with no visible effects evident from injuries that knocked him out of last Saturday's exhibition against the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple news reports. Campbell was carted off the field with a stinger after taking a shot from 49ers linebacker Travis LaBoy....

Oakland Raiders' Coach: Jason Campbell's Injury Not Serious

The stinger that knocked Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell out of Saturdays' exhibition against the San Francisco 49ers was scary but doesn't appear to be serious. There is no timetable at this point for Campbell's return but the team is hopeful that he'll be able to start the regular season opener Sept. 12 at Nashville,...