April 2017 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

Aqib Talib, Michael Crabtree Have Suspension Reduced To One Game

Nov 29, 2017 10:15 AM

Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree have each had their two-game suspensions reduced to one game after they were ejected for fighting in Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.

Both players appealed the initial two-game suspension.

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Darren McFadden Announces Retirement From NFL

Nov 28, 2017 4:01 PM

Darren McFadden has announced his retirement from the NFL.

McFadden and the Dallas Cowboys parted ways last week.

McFadden was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of Arkansas by the Oakland Raiders. 

McFadden rushed for 1,000 yards in two of his seasons.

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Michael Crabtree, Aqib Talib Suspended Two Games

Nov 28, 2017 8:34 AM

The NFL has suspended Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib for two games after the two players were ejected from Sunday's game for fighting.

Both players plan to appeal the suspensions.

Talib, Crabtree and Raiders guard Gabe Jackson were ejected with 11:47 remaining in the first quarter of Sunday's game between Oakland and the Denver Broncos. Talib and Crabtree were ejected for fighting, and Jackson was ejected for making contact with an official.

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Michael Crabtree, Aqib Talib Ejected Following Fight

Nov 26, 2017 5:45 PM

Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib were ejected after a fight.

Crabtree blocked Talib during a 5-yard run by running back Marshawn Lynch. Crabtree kept pushing Talib out of bounds after the play was over.

Talib and Crabtree then exchanged shoves before swinging punches at each other.

Chris Harris Jr. had a confrontation with Crabtree during a previous play in which he claimed to be punched in the groin area.

Talib and Crabtree had moments in last season's two meetings when they were close to a confrontation, including when Talib ripped a necklace off Crabtree during a game. Talib appeared to again rip off a necklace Crabtree had been wearing Sunday afternoon.

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Broncos To Start Paxton Lynch Against Raiders

Nov 22, 2017 7:39 AM

The Denver Broncos will start Paxton Lynch against the Oakland Raiders this weekend.

The 2016 first-round pick will be backed up by Trevor Siemian, while Brock Osweiler will be inactive.

In three games last season, Lynch had a 59.0 completion percentage, two touchdowns and one interception. He threw for a total of 497 yards.

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Ken Norton Jr. Fired By Raiders As Defensive Coordinator

Nov 21, 2017 6:36 PM

The Oakland Raiders have fired Ken Norton Jr. as defensive coordinator. 

The Raiders have promoted John Pagano to defensive playcalling duties.

Oakland loss 33-8 to the Patriots in Week 11.

"After careful thought, I have made a difficult decision to part ways with Ken Norton, Jr. as defensive coordinator," Jack Del Rio said in a statement. "I have the utmost respect for Ken as a person and as a coach, but I feel that moving John Pagano into the play-calling role will best utilize his wealth of experience. I appreciate Ken's passion and commitment to the Raiders since coming aboard and wish him the best going forward."

Norton was hired by the Raiders in 2015.

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Trump Calls For Marshawn Lynch To Be Suspended For Anthem Protest

Nov 20, 2017 8:29 AM

Donald Trump tweeted early Monday morning that he believes Marshawn Lynch should be punished by the NFL for sitting during the United States anthem prior to Sunday's game between the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots in Mexico City.

Lynch stood during the Mexican national anthem.

"Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican Anthem and sits down to boos for our National Anthem. Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down," the president tweeted.

Lynch was actually standing during the first few bars of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday before taking a seat.

The Oakland Raiders running back wore a T-shirt that read "Everybody vs. Trump" prior to a game on Oct. 1.

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Raiders Break Ground On New Stadium In Las Vegas

Nov 14, 2017 9:19 AM

The Oakland Raiders broke ground on their new stadium in Las Vegas on Monday.

"Now it's real, right?" Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said after being introduced on stage.

The $1.9 billion stadium is scheduled to open in 2020.

"It will be seen around the world as a reflection of the spirit of Las Vegas: a resilient city on the rise," Roger Goodell said. "This is a very significant day in the franchise's storied history and a tangible symbol of the team's future in Las Vegas."

Nevada lawmakers approved $750 million in public funding for the stadium. 

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