April 2018 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

Raiders Release Marquette King

Mar 30, 2018 5:45 PM

The Oakland Raiders have released punter Marquette King.

King was originally signed by the club as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and spent his first six years with the Raiders. 

King had a 46.8 yards per punt average.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Ndamukong Suh Cancels Visit With Raiders

Mar 22, 2018 9:15 AM

Ndamukong Suh has cancelled his free-agent visit with the Oakland Raiders.

Suh was scheduled to meet with the Raiders on Wednesday, but instead returned home to Portland to mull his options.

The defensive tackle has met with the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Marshawn Lynch Will Stay With Raiders After Taking $500k Pay Cut

Mar 21, 2018 9:28 AM

Marshawn Lynch restructured his contract with the Oakland Raiders one day before his $1 million roster bonus was due on Sunday.

The new package includes a $500,000 reduction in his base compensation.

Lynch’s base salary has dropped from $4 million to $2.5 million, with a separate $1 million roster bonus due on the 11th day of the league year.

Lynch traded $500,000 for a full and clear commitment that he’ll get at least $4.5 million this year.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

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Ndamukong Suh To Visit With Raiders

Mar 21, 2018 8:02 AM

The Oakland Raiders will host Ndamukong Suh for a free-agent visit on Wednesday, according to a report.

Suh met with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday.

After being cut by the Miami Dolphins last week, Suh has also met with the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans.

Tom Pelissero/NFL Network

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Patriots To Acquire Cordarrelle Patterson From Raiders

Mar 19, 2018 8:22 AM

The New England Patriots will acquire Cordarrelle Patterson in a trade with the Oakland Raiders, according to multiple reports.

The teams are expected to swap late-round picks in the deal as well.

Patterson is entering the final year of his contract. He is due a non-guaranteed base salary of $3 million. He has a $250,000 workout bonus as part of the deal.

The Patriots might use Patterson more as a kick returner than wide receiver.

Barstool Sports

Tags: New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Raiders Finalizing Contract With Jordy Nelson

Mar 15, 2018 1:25 PM

Jordy Nelson and the Oakland Raiders are working on finalizing a contract.

"This is going to get done,” one source said of the talks.

Nelson was released this week by the Packers.

Oakland will cut Michael Crabtree this offseason.

 

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Raiders, Bengals Discussing Vontaze Burfict Trade

Mar 14, 2018 4:22 PM

The Oakland Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals are discussing a trade center around Vontaze Burfict, according to a report.

There is a link between the linebacker and the Raiders, who hired former Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther to work under Jon Gruden.

Burfict is signed through the 2020 season and has a $2 million bonus due on March 31.

Chris Renkel/CBS 42

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Jordy Nelson To Meet With Raiders, Seahawks, Saints

Mar 14, 2018 5:53 PM

There are quite a few teams interested in Jordy Nelson, who was released by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday.

Nelson will meet with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday, followed by scheduled visits with the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints, according to a source.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Raiders To Pursue Doug Martin In Free Agency

Mar 9, 2018 2:51 PM

The Oakland Raiders are expected to pursue Doug Martin in free agency.

Jon Gruden recently arranged a meeting with Martin.

Martin was released by the Buccaneers earlier in the offseason.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

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49ers Win Coin Toss Over Raiders For 9th Pick

Mar 2, 2018 3:46 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have won a coin toss with the Oakland Raiders to secure the No. 9 pick.

The flip was necessary as the 49ers and Raiders each finished with a 6-10 record and were tied with a .512 strength of schedule.

Rod Woodson flipped the coin in front of John Lynch and Reggie McKenzie.

NFL.com

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Draft, Draft Misc

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