April 2011 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap
Steelers GM Denies Pryor 'Wonderlic' Report
Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor had a higher Wonderlic score than the seven that was reported earlier Wednesday, according to Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, who administered the tests.
According to Colbert, Pryor took two tests on back-to-back days in preparation for the supplemental draft.
League sources told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday that Pryor answered 48 out of 50 questions on his first test, but only seven of his answers were correct.
Raiders Won't Let Pryor Wear No. 2
The Raiders, who drafted Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft last week, don't want the former Ohio State quarterback wearing No. 2.
The decision has nothing to do with Pryor's transgressions as a Buckeye, but rather Oakland's history with the number.
JaMarcus Russell, the first overall pick in 2007 and one of the biggest busts in NFL history, wore No. 2 for the Raiders.
Russell started just 25 games in his three-year NFL career before the Raiders released him and put themselves on the hook for nearly $40 million in guaranteed money.
Pryor Joins Raiders For Camp Drills
Terrelle Pryor joined the Raiders in training camp drills on Friday.
Pryor had two fumbled snaps and a few errant passes in his 16 plays during sessions, looking more like someone who hadn't played football since January than a future franchise quarterback.
"The problem is that now I'm 17, 18 days, practices behind right now," Pryor said.
"I'm just playing catch-up right now. Some of the stuff is getting there, and I'm starting to get familiar with some of the stuff. But it's been one day. Give me a couple of days, and I should be able to fill it in and feel a lot more comfortable."
Pryor was taken in the third round of the supplemental draft on Monday and signed a four-year contract Thursday night.
Raiders Sign Lito Sheppard
The Raiders announced the free-agent signing of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard Friday morning.
He spent the 2010 season with the Minnesota Vikings after signing a one-year, $2 million deal. He played in 13 games for the Vikings, starting just two, and was an unrestricted free agent.
Sources: Pryor, Raiders Agree To Four-Year Deal
Sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Terrelle Pryor has agreed to a four-year deal with the Raiders and is with the team now.
Raiders senior executive John Herrera said Pryor had arrived in the Bay Area and was expected to sign a deal Thursday night.
Raiders Were Only Team To Submit 3rd Round Pick For Pryor
The Raiders put in a third round pick to draft Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft.
No other team submitted a third round pick, as the next highest was a fourth rounder.
Rosenhaus: Pryor Won't Appeal Suspension
Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor will not appeal the five-game suspension handed down by the NFL last week, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Rosenhaus said Tuesday that despite conflicting comments from Pryor and his attorney over the past week, there will be no appeal.
On Monday night in a live interview during "Monday Night Football" on ESPN, Pryor said that he would appeal the ban if that's what Raiders owner Al Davis wanted him to do.
Pryor Will Appeal Suspension If Raiders Ask
Terrelle Pryor is willing to appeal his five-game suspension if the Raiders want him to do so.
Pryor, who was taken by Oakland in the NFL's supplemental draft, told ESPN's Mike Tirico that he will defer to Raiders owner Al Davis on the question of whether an appeal should be filed.
Pryor added that "it means the world to" him to play quarterback, but he's willing to do whatever he's told.
"If the team needs me to go out and catch a pass," Pryor said, "I'm going to go out and catch a pass."
Report: 49ers-Raiders Exhibition Series To End
The 49ers and Raiders will end their annual exhibition game against each other as a result of the violence at Saturday's game, the San Jose Mercury News reported Monday, citing a high-ranking NFL source.
The source told the newspaper that both the NFL and local police are in favor of ending the preseason rivalry game.
Raiders Draft Terrelle Pryor
The Raiders selected former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor in the third round of Monday's supplemental draft.
Oakland took Pryor with the 18th selection of the round. By selecting Pryor, the Raiders now will not pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft.
No other players were taken in Monday's supplemental draft.
Suspects From Shooting Sought By Cops
The mayors of San Francisco and Oakland jointly called for an end to "intimidation" and acts of violence at sporting events.
Campbell Leaves With Head Injury
Jason Campbell was kneed in the helmet on Saturday night against San Francisco.
Two Shot After Raiders-49ers Game
Two men were shot at Candlestick Park on Saturday night and one is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Bush Signs Tender, Reports To Raiders
Michael Bush reported to training camp with Oakland on Saturday.
Kevin Boss Signs Deal With Raiders
Oakland has replaced Zach Miller with Kevin Boss.
Raiders Lose McFadden For Two Weeks
Darren McFadden broke an orbital bone in his face on Wednesday.
Former NFL Star, Actor Bubba Smith Dies At 66
Former NFL defensive end Bubba Smith died Wednesday at the age of 66.
Bears, Tatupu Share Mutual Interest
Lofa Tatupu has also been linked to the Raiders and Redskins.
Zach Miller Gets $34M From Seahawks
The Seahawks and tight end Zach Miller have reached agreement on a five-year deal.
Seahawks, Raiders Courting Zach Miller
Zach Miller made his first Pro Bowl appearance last season.
Tatupu Visited Oakland On Monday
Former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu visited with the Raiders on Monday.
Wimbley Agrees To $48M Deal With Raiders
The Raiders and Kameron Wimbley agreed to a five-year, $48M contract extension Monday.