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Unofficial listing of 2012 Raiders personnel developments:
“Decisions like this are very difficult,” Raiders coach Dennis Allen said in a statement. “I have a great deal of respect for all of these men and I appreciate their contributions to the Oakland Raiders this season.”
A West Coast offense and zone blocking scheme implemented by Knapp had mixed results. The running game ranked 28th in the NFL while the Carson Palmer-led passing game ranked eighth. The Raiders were 26th in scoring while the defense ranked 28th, allowing 443 points — second most in franchise history.
Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and three assistant coaches fired, the Raiders announced Dec. 31, 2012. Also fired are special teams coordinator Steve Hoffman, offensive line coach Frank Pollack and linebackers coach Johnny Holland.
Cornerback/punt returner Phillip Adams placed on injured reserve because of a groin injury, the Raiders announced Dec. 29, 2012. Adams, 24, contributed two interceptions and 15 total tackles in 15 games with two starts during the 2012 season. He also had 25 punt returns for 139 yards, both team highs.
Defensive back Cory Nelms and defensive lineman Brandon Bair signed off the practice squad, the Raiders announced Dec. 29, 2012.
Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy fined $25,000 for striking Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer in the back with his helmet, the NFL announced Dec. 28, 2012. Palmer suffered cracked ribs and a bruised lung on the play during the first quarter of Oakland's 17-6 loss to Carolina on Dec. 23.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, the Raiders announced Dec. 27, 2012. The 12-year veteran missed the season's final eight games reportedly after suffering the injury against Tampa Bay on Nov. 4. Seymour, who is eligible for free agency in the 2013 offseason, contributed three sacks and 28 total tackles this season.
McClain, 23, had been suspended for two games on Nov. 30 for conduct detrimental to the team reportedly after a practice run-in with coach Dennis Allen. His playing status is undetermined pending a reported Dec. 12 meeting with Allen.
Bartell, 30, started six games with the Raiders, contributing 18 total tackles (14 solo) with no interceptions. He began this season as a starter but broke his left shoulder blade in the season opener. The eight-year veteran returned to action Nov. 11 against Baltimore and started the next five games.
Bartell reportedly signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Raiders during the offseason after missing all but one game in 2011 with the St. Louis Rams because of two neck fractures.
Linebacker Rolando McClain reinstated from the suspended list and cornerback Chimdi Chekwa promoted from the practice squad, the Raiders announced Dec. 10, 2012. Oakland also released cornerback Ron Bartell and backup fullback Owen Schmitt to make room on the 53-man roster for McClain and Chekwa. The Raiders also re-signed safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to the practice squad.
Fullback/running back Jamize Olawale signed off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, the Raiders announced Dec. 4, 2012, the Raiders announced.
The brawl reportedly started after a Bengals play was whistled dead because of a false start. Houston tackled Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton after the whistle, and Whitworth confronted Houston, going facemask to facemask. Speaking to Cincinnati media on Nov, 28, Whitworth called some of the Raiders “cowards” for hitting him during the on-field skirmish. The Bengals won the game 34-10.
Four Raiders defensive linemen — Desmond Bryant, Lamarr Houston, Tommy Kelly and Matt Shaughnessy — fined $26,250 each for fighting during the Oakland-Cincinnati game Nov. 25, the NFL announced Nov. 30, 2012. Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth also was fined the same amount.
Linebacker Jerrell Harris signed to the Oakland practice squad, the Raiders announced Nov. 28, 2012. Harris, 23, spent time with the New England Patriots during their 2012 training camp.
In his first game this season against Baltimore on Nov. 11, Curry had two personal fouls and subsequently fined $23,625 by the NFL.
Curry, 26, was acquired by Oakland in exchange for two draft picks — reportedly a 2012 seventh-round choice and 20013 fifth-round selection. The former Wake Forest player was selected by Seattle with the fourth overall choice in the 2009 NFL draft.
Linebacker Kaelin Burnett is signed off of Oakland's practice squad, the Raiders announced Nov. 24, 2012.
Linebacker Aaron Curry waived, the Raiders announced Nov. 20, 2012. He played the past two games after spending the first eight contests on the physically unable to perform list because of sore knees. The former Seattle Seahawk started nine of 13 games for Oakland, contributing 47 total tackles.
Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry fined $23,650 by the NFL for two late hits against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, the league announced Nov. 16, 2012. Curry was fined $15,750 for striking Ravens running back Ray Rice, and $7,875 for unnecessary roughness on a special teams play. Oakland linebacker Phillip Wheeler fined $7,875 for unnecessary roughness when he grabbed Rice by the facemask during Baltimore's 55-20 victory Nov. 11.
Cornerback Cory Nelms signed to the Oakland practice squad, the Raiders announced Nov. 15, 2012. Nelms, 25, was on the practice squad of San Francisco 49ers during the 2011 season and attended their 2012 training camp before being released.
Linebacker and backup long snapper Travis Goethel placed on season-ending injured reserve and linebacker Omar Gaither signed, the Raiders announced Nov. 14, 2002. Goethel, 25, reportedly suffered a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his left knee against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 11. Gaither, 28, started 40 of 77 games for the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers during his first six NFL seasons (2006 to 2011).
Cornerback Ron Bartell activated from the Injured Reserve/Designated For Return list, the Raiders announced Nov. 10, 2012. Oakland waived cornerback Pat Lee to make room for Bartell on the 53-player roster. Lee started the past seven games after Bartell broke his shoulder blade during the Raiders' season opener against San Diego on Sept. 10.
Running back Jeremy Stewart signed off of Oakland's practice squad, the Raiders announced Nov/ 10, 2012.
Cornerback Shawntae Spencer placed on season-ending injured reserve, the Raiders announced Nov. 10, 2012.
Spencer, 30, suffered a right foot sprain against Miami on Sept. 16.
Curry, 26, was placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp because of sore knees. He resumed practice on Oct. 17 and needed to be activated by Nov. 7, placed on season-ending injured reserve or released. He is expected to be utilized as a backup linebacker and on special teams.
Curry, the fourth overall pick by Seattle in 2009, was acquired in a midseason trade last season for a 2012 seventh-round pick and a conditional 2013 fifth-rounder. The former Wake Forest star played in 11 games, starting nine, for the Raiders and had 32 solo tackles, three passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.
Linebacker Aaron Curry activated from the Physically Unable To Perform list, the Raiders announced Nov. 6, 2012. Oakland waived linebacker Vic So’oto to make room for Curry on the 53-player roster.
Guard Jason Foster signed to the practice squad, the Raiders announced Oct. 31, 2012. Foster, 24, spent time with the Indianapolis Colts during their 2012 training camp.
Defensive back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah released from the practice squad, the Raiders announced Oct. 30, 2012.
Offensive tackle Jason Slowey signed to the Oakland practice squad and center Colin Miller released from the practice squad, the Raiders announced Oct. 23, 2012.
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Mickey Shuler signed to the Oakland practice squad and offensive tackle Nick Mondek released from the practice squad, the Raiders announced Oct. 16, 2012. Shuler, 26, was released by the Vikings on Aug. 31. The former Penn State player also has spent time with the Miami Dolphins. He was selected by the Vikings in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.
Wide receiver Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and offensive lineman Nick Mondek signed to the practice squad and wide receiver Tori Gurley and linebacker Carl Iheancho waived, the Raiders announced Oct. 1, 2012
Linebacker Carl Ihenacho signed to the practice squad and defensive back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah released from the practice squad, the Raiders announced Sept. 27, 2012.
In 163 career games with San Francisco, Washington and New England, Carter has 76 sacks — eighth highest among active players. He had 10 sacks during the 2011 season for the Patriots before suffering a season-ending injury to his left quadriceps in December. The former Cal All-America has reached 10 sacks four times, including a career-best 12.5 sacks with the 49ers in the 2002 season.
The Raiders are tied for 28th in the NFL with three sacks through three games, one ahead of last-place Jacksonville.
Carter, 33, was a first-round selection (seventh overall) of the 49ers in the 2001 NFL draft. He signed with the Washington Redskins in 2006 before joining the Patriots in 2011.
Barksdale, 23, chosen by Oakland in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft, was inactive the first three games this season.
Veteran defensive end Andre Carter signed, the Raiders announced Sept. 26, 2012. The team waived offensive tackle Joe Barksdale to make room for Carter on the active roster.
Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Tori Gurley signed to the practice squad, the Raiders announced Sept. 26, 2012. Gurley, 24, was released by the Packers on Aug. 31. The former South Carolina player was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on Sept. 1 before signing with Oakland.
The 6-foot-2, 255-pound So’oto, 25, played in seven games with the Packers during the 2011 season after being an undrafted free agent from Brigham Young. He was placed on injured reserve Aug. 31 with an ankle injury and released Sept. 10 following an injury settlement.
So’oto, a second cousin of the late Junior Seau, contributed seven tackles and one sack for Green Bay last season.
Ihenacho, 24, reportedly moved from defensive end to linebacker this season and played sparingly through three games.
The Raiders on Sept. 25, 2012 signed former Green Bay Packers linebacker Vic So’oto and waived Carl Ihenacho, the team announced. Oakland also released defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga from its practice squad
Ross, 22, made Green Bay’s 53-man roster but was inactive for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived when linebacker Erik Walden was reinstated from a one-game suspension and then signed to the practice squad.
Owusu-Ansah, 24, was a 2010 fourth-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys. The former Indiana University (Penn.) defensive back/kick returner spent time with the Cowboys (2010 & '11) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2011). He was released by the Jaguars in May 2012.
The Raiders on Sept. 19, 2012 claimed cornerback Brandian Ross off the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders announced. Oakland also signed defensive back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to its practice squad.
The Raiders on Sept. 18 re-signed defensive lineman Vaughn Meatoga to their practice squad and waived long snapper Nick Guess.
Long snapper Nick Guess and cornerback Coye Francies signed off the Oakland practice squad, the Raiders announced Sept. 15, 2012.
Wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Ford placed on injured reserve, the Raiders announced Sept. 15, 2012. Ford, 25, reportedly underwent surgery on his left foot Sept. 12.
According to the Raiders website, raiders.com, each NFL team is allowed to designate one player with a major injury, defined as a setback that keeps the player from practicing or playing for at least six weeks from the date the injury occurred, as eligible for reactivation later in the same season.
Cornerback Ron Bartell placed on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return, the Raiders announced Sept. 15, 2012.
Under a new NFL rule this season, Bartell, 30, is allowed to return to practice Oct. 27 and could play as early as Nov. 11 at Baltimore, according to the Raiders.
He suffered a fractured scapula during Oakland's season opener against San Diego on Sept. 10.
The Raiders on Sept. 12 signed long snapper Nick Guess, defensive lineman Brandon Bair and cornerback Coye Francies to the practice squad and released wide receiver Brandon Carswell, linebacker Nathan Stupar and defensive lineman Vaughn Meatoga from the practice squad, the team announced.
Fullback Marcel Reece signed a contract extension, the Raiders announced Sept. 11, 2012. He was scheduled to earn $540,000 this season as an exclusive rights free agent. Reece, 27, was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2011 despite missing four games because of injury. The former University of Washington player caught 27 passes for 310 yards last season.
Hagan, 27, played in six games with Oakland last season and contributed 11 receptions for 114 yards before being released on Nov. 2 after the team signed T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Hagan’s 109 career catches are more than any other current Raiders receiver has.
In seven seasons with Miami, the New York Giants, Oakland and Buffalo, Hagan has 109 receptions for 1,221 yards and six touchdowns. He played the final four games of the 2011 season with the Buffalo Bills and contributed 13 catches for 138 yards and one touchdown. He was released by Buffalo on Aug. 31, 2012.
Hagan’s 109 career catches are more than any other current Raiders receiver has.
Wide receiver Derek Hagan signed and defensive back Coye Francies waived, the Raiders announced Sept. 6, 2012.
Hanson, 31, spent one season as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers before joining the Eagles in 2006. He was released by Philadelphia on Aug. 31.
Hanson has played 104 games with 19 starts and four interceptions. He played mostly in the slot for the Eagles and allowed 21 catches on 42 attempts for 232 yards and two touchdowns, according to STATS LLC.
Van Dyke, 23, was a 2011 third-round draft choice of the Raiders.
He started just four games but showed promise as he allowed opponents to complete just 14 of 32 passes for 167 yards with one touchdown allowed and one interception, according to STATS LLC.
The Raiders reached injury settlements with tight end Tory Humphrey, defensive tackle Jamie Cumbie and offensive lineman Ed Wang before waiving them from the injured reserve list, the team announced Sept. 5, 2012. Fullback Rashawn Jackson was waived from injured reserve without an injury settlement, the team announced.
Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson signed and cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke waived, the Raiders announced Sept. 3, 2012.
Cornerback Chimdi Chekwa, defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga, center Colin Miller and running back Jeremy Stewart signed to the practice squad, the Raiders announced Sept. 2, 2012.
Adams, who played in 21 career games with San Francisco, New England ans Seattle the past two seasons, was released by the Seahawks after returning three kickoffs for 66 yards against Oakland in their 2012 preseason finale Aug. 30. Clayton played in 21 games the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles while Smith saw action in four games (with three starts) with the Washington Redskins during the 2011 season.
Defensive tackle Jamie Cumbie is placed on injured reserve, the Raiders announced Sept. 2, 2012.
Defensive back/kick returner Phillip Adams, linebacker Keenan Clayton and offensive tackle Willie Smith claimed off waivers, the Raiders announced Sept. 1, 2012.
Cornerback Chimdi Chekwa and cornerback/kick returner Bryan McCann waived, the Raiders announced Sept. 1, 2012.
Defensive tackle Jamie Cumbie waived/injured, the Raiders announced Sept. 1, 2012.
The Raiders signed linebackers Kaelin Burnett and Nathan Stupar and wide receivers Brandon Carswell and Travionte Session to the practice squad, the team announced Sept. 1, 2012.
Linebacker Aaron Curry placed on the Physically Unable To Perform list, the Raiders announced Aug. 31, 2012. Curry, who started 11 games for Oakland in the 2001 season, has been sidelined since the start of training camp reportedly because of soreness in his knees. By going on the PUP list, Curry reportedly gets another six weeks (five games) to prove he can rehabilitate his sore knees.
Former Chargers wide receiver/kick returner Roscoe Parrish released, the Raiders announced Aug. 31, 2012.
The Raiders on Aug. 31, 2012 placed three players — tight end Tory Humphrey, punter Marquette King and cornerback Brandon Underwood on injured reserve.
The Raiders on Aug. 31, 2012 waived the following players: linebacker Kaelin Burnett, kicker Eddy Carmona, wide receivers Derek Carrier, Brandon Carswell, Eddie McGee & Tray Session, defensive end Hall Davis, tight end Kyle Efaw, defensive tackle Dominique Hamilton, guard Kevin Haslam, offensive tackles Nick Howell and Dan Knapp, linebacker Chad Kilgore, center Colin Miller, running back Lonyae Miller, linebacker Nathan Stupar and strong safety Curtis Taylor.
Defensive back/kick reurner Coye Francies claimed off waivers and defensive back Conroy Black waived, the Raiders announced Aug. 29, 2012. The team also placed three players —
offensive lineman Zach Hurd, fullback Rashawn Jackson and offensive lineman Ed Wang —
on injured reserve.
Parrish, 30, joins the Raiders one day after being released by the San Diego Chargers. A second-round pick for Buffalo in 2005, Parrish led the NFL in punt return average in 2007 (16.3) and '08 (15.3), becoming the first player in league history to do so in consecutive seasons.
Wide receive/kick returner Roscoe Parrish signed, the Raiders announced Aug. 28, 2012. To make room for Parrish on the 75-player roster, Oakland waived/injured offensive lineman Zach Hurd.
None of the players waived were surprising as Oakland reduced its roster to the 75-player limit.
Tonga, 28, was on the team's roster during the 2011 season when he saw action in 11 games, three as a starter in place of the injured Marcel Reece.
Fullback Manase Tonga is among 12 players waived, the Raiders announced Aug. 27, 2012. Also waived are linebacker Korey Bosworth, defensive end Mason Brodine, defensive end Wayne Dorsey, defensive back Aaron Henry, defensive back Terrail Lambert, wide receiver Thomas Mayo, wide receiver Dre Muhammad, quarterback Kyle Newhall-Caballero, defensive back Chaz Powell. The Raiders also waived-injured fullback Rashawn Jackson and offensive lineman Ed Wang.
Wide receiver Duke Calhoun and linebacker Mario Kurn placed on injured reserve, the Raiders announced Aug. 17, 2012. They both sustained torn ACLs (anterior cruciate ligament) in practice on Aug. 11, according to published reports.
Former UCLA linebacker Korey Bosworth signed, the Raiders announced Aug. 16, 2012. His uncle, Brian Bosworth, played linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and the University of Oklahoma, where he attained All-America honors.
Korey Bosworth, 25, spent time with the Detroit Lions in their 2010, 2011 and 2012 training camps. He was released most recently by the Lions on Aug. 11, a day after playing in Detroit's 2012 exhibition opener against Cleveland. His twin brother, Kyle Bosworth, plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Wide receiver Duke Calhoun and linebacker Mario Kurn waived/injured, the Raiders announced Aug. 15, 2012. They both sustained torn ACLs (anterior cruciate ligament) in practice on Aug. 11, according to published reports.
Defensive tackle Travis Ivey waived, the Raiders announced Aug. 5, 2012. He reportedly was released after reporting to 2012 training camp overweight and out of shape. Ivey, 25, was signed to the Oakland practice squad December 2011. He played in one game with the Cleveland Browns during the 2010 season and contributed a tackle.
Wide receiver Juron Criner, signed, the Raiders announced July 29, 2012. Criner, a former Arizona State star, was selected by Oakland in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. The Raiders also announced the signing of two undrafted free agents - Indiana wide receiver DeAundrae Muhammad and Northwest Missouri State linebacker Chad Kilgore.
Offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom signs a four-year contract with the Raiders, according to published reports July 27, 2012. Bergstrom, a former University of Utah offensive tackle, was selected by the Raiders in the third round (95th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 313 pounds, Bergstrom is expected to compete at left guard with veteran Copper Carlisle.
Wisniewski, 45, was an eight-time Pro Bowler with the Raiders during his playing career from 1989 to 2001. He joined Oakland's coaching staff before the 2011 season and remained after new coach Dennis Allen was hired by general manager Reggie McKenzie.
The team said in a July 26 news release that Wisniewski’s position will not be filled, reportedly leaving Frank Pollack as one of eight NFL offensive line coaches without an assistant.
Wisniewski's nephew, Stefen Wisniewski, is expected to be the Raiders’ starting center this season.
Assistant offensive line coach Steve Wisniewski resigned because of personal reasons, the Raiders announced July 26, 2012. The team said in a news release that Wisniewski will remain in the organization as an ambassador.
Murphy, 25, struggled during the 2011 season after reportedly sustaining a sports hernia injury in training camp. After missing the season's first five games, he finished with 15 catches for 241 yards (both career lows) and no TDs. The former Florida star started only one of 11 games after starting 30 of 36 games the previous two seasons when he contributed 75 catches for 1,130 yards, tops among Raiders wide receivers over that juncture.
Murphy reportedly became expendable when 2012 fifth-round pick Juron Criner and undrafted free-agent Rod Streater out-performed him during offseason workouts. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore enter training camp as the team's top three wideouts.
The Raiders selected Murphy in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2009 draft.
Wide receiver Louis Murphy traded to the Carolina Panthers for the ever-popular undisclosed conditional draft choice, the Raiders announced July 23, 2012. The teams reportedly agreed on a seventh-round choice.
Branch also has improved in pass coverage, cutting his completion percentage against from 67.4 percent in 2010 to 55.7 percent last season, according to STATS LLC, with the Raiders reportedly employing him as a cornerback in nickel packages.
Safety Tyvon Branch agreed to a four-year contract with the Raiders, according to published reports July 14, 2012. The contract reportedly is worth $26.6 million with $17.1 million guaranteed. Branch, 25, had signed his $6.2 million franchise tender May 7 and reported to offseason workouts.
Branch, right, a fourth-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft from the University of Connecticut, has started every game the past three seasons and led the Raiders in tackles the past two years. He also had 78 solo tackles, one sack, one interception, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 2011. Branch’s 327 total tackles over the past three seasons are the second-most of any NFL defensive back, trailing only Indianapolis’ Antoine Bethea, who has 340.
Defensive back LeQuan Lewis waived, the Raiders announced June 22, 2012.
Tight end Tory Humphrey signed, the Raiders announced June 12, 2012. Humphrey, 29, played with the Green Bay Packers (2005 to 2008) and the New Orleans Saints (2009 to 2011). The former Central Michigan player has contributed 13 receptions for 181 yards in 31 games with nine starts during his NFL career.
Linebacker Miles Burris, a 2012 fourth-round draft choice from San Diego State, signed, the Raiders announced June 8. As a senior with the Aztecs, the 6-foot-2, 236-pound Burris had eight sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss and a team-high 78 tackles (46 solo). He had 9.5 sacks and 80 tackles during his junior year.
Offensive lineman Nick Howell signed and fullback TreShawn Robinson released, the Raiders announced June 8, 2012.
The Raiders on June 7 announced the signing of three 2012 draft picks — defensive linemen Jack Crawford and Christo Bilukidi and linebacker Nathan Stupar. Crawford, a fifth-round choice from Penn State, had had 42 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season. Bilukidi, a sixth-round choice from Georgia State, had 10 sacks in two seasons. Stupar, a seventh-round pick from Penn State, ranked third on the Nitany Lions with 80 tackles in the 2012 season.
Defensive tackle Desmond Bryant re-signed, the Raiders announced June 6, 2012. Bryant, 26, started 11 of 16 games for Oakland with 5.0 sacks during the 2011 season. He has 7.5 sacks in 47 career games with the Raiders.
Fullback Marcel Reece signed his exclusive rights tender, the Raiders announced June 4, 2012. Reece, 26, has 54 receptions for 654 yards and five touchdowns receiving in 30 games and 16 starts with Oakland. He reportedly received a $540,000 deal.
Former Raiders linebacker Quentin Groves signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the Cardinals announced May 24, 2012. Groves, 27, played the past two seasons with Oakland, starting 15 of 30 games. The former University of Auburn player had three starts in 16 games during the 2011 season and finished with 19 tackles. Groves contributed 58 tackles, one intercpetion and one safety with the Raiders. He has 107 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions in four NFL seasons, the first two with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Former Brown University quarterback Kyle Newhall-Caballero, signed, the Raiders announced May 22, 2012. Newhall-Caballero, 24, was a two-time All-Ivy League player at Brown.
Fullback Owen Schmidtt signed, the Raiders announced May 15, 2012.
The Raiders reportedly restructured personnel department includes Joey Clinkscales as director of player personnel, Shaun Herock as director of college scouting, Teddy Atlas as scouting coordinator and Tom Delaney as director of football administration.
College scouts are Calvin Branch, Zack Crockett, Mickey Marvin, David McCloughan, Brad Kaplan, Raleigh McKenzie and Trey Scott, while the pro scouts are Larry Marmie and Dane Vandermat. Delaney, Branch, Crockett, Marvin and McCloughan are holdovers from the 2011 season.
Punter/kicker Eddy Carmona, defensive end Wayne Dorsey, tight end Kyle Efaw, tackle Kevin Haslam, cornerback LeQuan Lewis, fullback Tre’Shawn Robinson and wide receiver Travionte Session, the Raiders announced May 14, 2012.
Quarterback Rhett Bomar and tight end Andre Hardy waived, the Raiders announced May 14, 2012.
The Raiders on May 10, 2012 announced the signing of the following players: cornerback Conroy Black, linebacker Kaelin Burnett, wide receiver Derek Carrier, wide receiver Brandon Carswell, defensive tackle Dominique Hamilton, safety Aaron Henry, punter Marquette King, offensive tackle Dan Knapp, linebacker Mario Kurn, wide receiver Thomas Mayo, guard Lucas Nix, safety Chaz Powell, wide receiver Rod Streater.
McCloughan, Kebric and Kingdon reportedly combined for more than 104 years of service in the Raiders’ personnel department.
"This was a very difficult decision because these individuals have been part of this organization for all or parts of four decades," Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said in a statement. "We’re grateful for their dedicated service."
The Raiders have yet to announce the reported hirings of former Green Bay Packers scout Shaun Herock and Ralieigh McKenzie, the twin brother of Reggie, to the scouting staff.
The Raiders on May 8, 2012 announced the departure of four veteran scouts — George Karras, Kent McCloughan, Bruce Kebric and Jon Kingdon. Kingdon and Kebric were not retained while Karras and McCloughan will retire, according to a team release.
Center Colin Miller signed, the Raiders announced May 8, 2012. Miller, 24, reportedly was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers duing their 2011 training camp.
The Raiders placed the tag on Branch on March 1 and he was unable to join the team until signing the tender or reaching a long-term contract.
The sides reportedly are still trying to reach a long-term deal before a July 15 deadline to give the Raiders more salary cap room and Branch more stability.
Branch, a fourth-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft, has started every game the past three seasons and led the Raiders in tackles the past two seasons. He had 78 solo tackles, one sack, one interception, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery in the 2011 season.
Branch’s 327 total tackles over the past three seasons are the second most of any NFL defensive back, trailing only Indianapolis’ Antoine Bethea, who has 340.
Branch also was improved in pass coverage, cutting his completion percentage against from 67.4 percent in 2010 to 55.7 percent last season, according to STATS LLC.
Safety Tyvon Branch signed his $6.2 million franchise tag tender and reported to offseason workouts with the Raiders, according to published reports May 7, 2012.
Former Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Ed Wang signed, the Raiders announced May 2, 2012. He played in six games during the 2010 season with Buffalo. The former Virginia Tech lineman was chosen by the Bills in the fifth round (140th overall) in the 2010 NFL draft. Wang, 25, reportedly was the first Chinese-American to be selected in the NFL draft. During his playing career at Virginia Tech, he reportedly was given the nickname, "Godzilla" because of his aggressive playing style, size, and Asian heritage.
Shaun Herock, who worked with new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie with the Green Bay Packers, reportedly has been hired by the Raiders. Herock, 41, served 19 years in the Green Bay scouting department, including the last 11 as assistant director of college scouting. Herock is the son of Ken Herock, a former Raiders tight end and executive.
Ralieigh McKenzie has been hired by the Raiders, according to published reports May 1, 2012. McKenzie is the twin brother of Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie. Raleigh McKenzie’s role with the Raiders is not known, according to published reports. The Raiders also dismissed scout Bruce Kebric, who had been with the team for 31 years.
The Raiders reportedly also worked out former Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi. Leinart, 28, is expected to compete with Terrelle Pryor as the backup to starting quarterback Carson Palmer.
Palmer (2002) and Leinart (2004) each won a Heisman Trophy while playing at USC.
Leinart is recovering from a broken left collarbone sustained Nov. 27, 2011 while playing for the Houston Texans.
Leinart previously played four seasons (2006–2009) with the Arizona Cardinals before being released on Sept. 4, 2010. He has completed 57.6 percent of his passes in his NFL career with 15 touchdowns, 20 interceptions and a 71.6 passer rating.
Leinart will be reunited in Oakland with Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, who was quarterbacks coach with the Texans in the 2011 season.
Quarterback Matt Leinart signed, the Raiders announced May 1, 2012. He reportedly had a workout earlier in the day at the team's practice facility.
Veteran scout Jon Kingdom, who worked for the Raiders for 33 years, fired, according to published reports May 1, 2012. Kingdon's firing was the first move in new general manager Reggie McKenzie's restructuing of the team's scouting department.
Former New York Giants wide receiver Duke Calhoun signed, the Raiders announced April 20, 2012.Calhoun, 24, reportedly was waived by the Giants during the 2011 offseason. He had one reception in nine games with New York during the 2010 season.
Safety Matt Giordano re-signed, the Raiders announced April 16, 2012. Giordano, 29, had a career-high five interceptions for Oakland during the 2011 season. He also contributed 66 tackles and one sack while starting eight of 15 games.
Safety Matt Giordano re-signed, the Raiders announced April 16, 2012. Giordano, 29, had a career-high five interceptions for Oakland during the 2011 season. He also contributed 66 tackles and one sack while starting eight of 15 games.
Former Cal-State Fullerton basketball player Andre Hardy signed, the Raiders announced April 12, 2012. The 6-foot-5, 250 pound athlete reportedly will compete for a roster spot as a tight end. Hardy, 25, averaged 8.0 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Division I Titans. He spent two seasons with Oral Roberts University before transferring to Cal-State Fullerton. His father, Andre, played parts of three seasons as a running back with Philadelphia, Seattle and San Francisco.
Tollefson, 29, started two games last season and posted a career-high five sacks. His signing will help offset the loss of defensive linemen Jarvis Moss and Trevor Scott. Moss remains a free agent. Scott signed with the New England Patriots earlier in free agency.
Tollefson was with the Raiders in training camp and on their practice squad for part of the 2007 season before the Giants signed him to their 53-man roster. He was a seventh-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2006. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie was with the Packers when Tollefson played for Green Bay for one season.
Former New York Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson signed, the Raiders announced April 6, 2012. He spent the past five seasons with the Giants, where he contributed on two winning Super Bowl teams (2007 & 2011).
He played defensive end, defensive tackle and linebacker for New York.
Former Raiders defensive end Trevor Scott signed with the New England Patroits, the Patroits announced March 17, 2012. Scott, 27, contributed 13.5 sacks and 80 total tackles (61 solo) in four seasons with Oakland. He was selected by Oakland in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Wide receiver Derrick Jones waived and defensive end Mason Brodine and cornerback Bryan McCann re-signed, the Raiders announced April 2, 2012.
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Philip Wheeler signed, the Raiders announced March 30, 2012. He reportedly received a one-year deal. Wheeler, 27, contributed 80 tackles and one sack in 13 games with the Colts in the 2011 season. He played four seasons overall with the Colts with 182 tackles and two sacks. Wheeler is expected to be Oakland's starting strong side linebacker after two-year starter Kamerion Wimbley was released in a salary cap move on March 16.
Goodson rushed for 501 yards and three touchdowns in 28 games (three starts) in three seasons with the Panthers. In the 2011 season, the former Texas A&M player had no rushing attempts and caught one pass for four yards. In 2010, Goodson rushed for 452 yards in a reserve role and is a regular on all four Panthers special teams.
Campbell, 23, appeared in 14 games (no starts) the past two seasons with Oakland. The former Maryland lineman was chosen by the Raiders in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.
The Raiders acquired Carlonia Panthers running back Mike Goodson in exchange for offensive lineman Bruce Campbell, the Raiders announced March 30, 2012. Goodson, 24,
helps fill the void of two running backs who left in free agency, serving as a complementary running back in place of Michael Bush and as a special teams performer to compensate for the loss of Rock Cartwright.
Bush, 27, led the Raiders with 977 rushing yards in the 2011 season. He became Oakland’s lead back after starter Darren McFadden sustained a season-ending mid-foot sprain against Kansas City on Oct. 23.
Bush, selected by the Raiders in the fourth-round (100th pick overall) of the 2007 draft, missed his entire rookie season while recovering from a broken leg he suffered as a senior in Louisville’s 2006 opener.
Since debuting in 2008, Bush has increased his rushing yardage each season from 421 to 589 to 655 to 977.
Former Raiders running back Michael Bush agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears on a four-year contract, the Bears announced March, 22, 2012. His new deal reportedly is worth $14 million with $7 million guaranteed.
Bush, right, played four seasons for the Raiders, rushing for 2,642 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and scoring 21 touchdowns. The former Louisville star had his most productive NFL season in 2011, recording career highs in rushes (256), rushing yards (977), touchdowns (7) and receiving yards (418).
Barnes, 29, started all 16 games at right tackle last season.
His return gives Oakland four of its five offensive line starters from the 2011 season along with left tackle Jared Veldheer, left guard/center Stefen Wisniewski and right guard Cooper Carlisle. Center Samson Satele signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 21. Oakland also signed former Houston Texans’ starting guard Mike Brisiel.
Lee, 28, has been primarily a backup and special teams contributor with the Packers since being selected in the second round (60th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. The former Auburn starter has nine total tackles in 32 games with one start with the Packers.
Offensive tackle Khalif Barnes and former Green Bay Packers cornerback Pat Lee reached agreement on one-year contracts with the Raiders, according to published reports March 21, 2012.
Former Raiders linebacker Kamerion Wimbley agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans, the Titans announced March 20, 2012. He reportedly received a five-year, $35 million deal with $13.5t million guaranteed. Wimbley, 28, was released by the Raiders on March 16 in a reported cost-cutting move. He had 16 of his 42.5 career sacks the past two seasons with Oakland.
Spencer is expected to compete to start opposite recently signed cornerback Ron Bartell along with second-year men Chimdi Chekwa and DeMarcus Van Dyke.
Carlisle, 34, released March 14 by Oakland in a reported cost-cutting move, started 79 of 80 games at right guard after joining the Raiders in 2007.
Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Shawntae Spencer and guard Cooper Carlisle re-signed, the Raiders announced March 19, 2012. Spencer, 30, was cut by the 49ers on March 15 after playing in only nine games this past season. He started 32 straight games the past two seasons and made 72 starts in 98 games from 2004 to 2010. New Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver was on the 49ers defensive staff when Spencer was a starter with San Francisco.
Wimbley, 28, signed an $11.3 million franchise tender before last season. He earned $5 million in 2011 and is guaranteed $6.5 million this season from the Raiders even after he signs with another team. Oakland reportedly would have owed him an additional $4.5 million this season and another $13 million in guaranteed money for the rest of the deal if he remained on the roster March 17.
Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley released, the Raiders announced March 16, 2012. The Raiders reportedly will save $4.5 million by releasing Wimbley, who had 16 sacks (including seven in 2011) in his two seasons with Oakland.
Right guard Mike Brisiel and cornerback Ron Bartell signed, the Raiders announced March 16, 2012. Brisiel, 29, reportedly received a five-year deal worth almost $20 million. He started 13 games for the Houston Texans in 2011. Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and offensive line coach Frank Pollack were on the Texans' coaching staff last season. Bartell, 30, reportedly received a one-year deal for about $3 million plus incentives. Bartell was a productive cornerback for the majority of his seven seasons with the St. Louis Rams but he missed virtually all of the 2011 season after sustaining two neck fractures in their opener.
Former Raiders tight end Kevin Boss signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs announced March 15, 2012. Boss, 28, was released by Oakland on March 12. In the 2011 season, the ex-New York Giant had 28 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games with Oakland.
Former Raiders defensive end Trevor Scott signed with the New England Patroits, the Patroits announced March 17, 2012. Scott, 27, contributed 13.5 sacks and 80 total tackles (61 solo) in four seasons with Oakland. He was selected by Oakland in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Former Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens signed with the New York Jets, the Jets announced March 16, 2012. Schilens, 26, had 72 catches and sevens touchdowns in 43 games with Oakland from 2008 to 2011.
Former Raiders running back and special teams standout Rock Cartright signed with the San Francisco 49ers, the 49ers announced March 15, 2012.
Starting right guard Cooper Carlisle and defensive tackle John Henderson released, the Raiders announced March 14, 2012. Carlisle, who turns 35 in August, reportedly was due $3.3 million in salary and his release saves $2.1 million against the salary cap. The former Denver Bronco has been a starter with Oakland the past four seasons. Henderson, 33, who reportedly failed his physical, was due $4 million in salary. The latest moves reportedly give the Raiders close to $10 million in salary cap room.
Players on the Raiders' 2011 roster who became unrestricted free agents at 1 p.m. (Pacific) on March 13 are quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Jason Campbell, running back Michael Bush, wide receivers T.J. Houshandzadeh and Chaz Schilens, offensive tackles Khalif Barnes and Stephon Heyer, center Samson Satele, defensive ends Jarvis Moss and Trevor Scott, linebackers Darryl Blackstock and Quentin Groves, cornerback Lito Shephard and free safety Matt Giordano.
Tight end Kevin Boss released, the Raiders announced March 13, 2012. Boss, 28, signed a $16 million, four-year contract with Oakland before the start of the 2011 season to replace Pro Bowl tight end Zach Miller. Boss wasn’t utilized much in then-coach Hue Jackson’s offense, finishing the season with 28 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. It was the least productive season for Boss since his rookie season with the New York Giants.
Former Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, the Bears announced March 13, 2012. He reportedly received a $3.5 million deal plus incentives. Campbell, 30, led the Raiders to a 4-2 record in the first six games of the 2011 season before sustaining a season-ending collarbone injury.
Oakland also confirmed it had restructured linebacker Aaron Curry’s contract to keep him for the 2012 season. Curry was acquired last October from Seattle for a 2012 seventh-round pick and a conditional fifth-rounder in 2013.
The Raiders announced on March 12, 2012 they tendered one-year contracts to restricted free agent defensive lineman Desmond Bryant and three exclusive rights free agents: fullback Marcel Reece, defensive end Mason Brodine and cornerback Bryan McCann.
The offers mean the Raiders have the right to match any contract offer to Bryant or receive compensation if he leaves. The three exclusive rights players can negotiate with other teams.
Johnson, 32, played four games before being sidelined during the 2011 season because of an injured hamstring. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list in December after his sister was murdered and his mother shot in a domestic dispute in Texas. Johnson reportedly was scheduled to earn $3.5 million in the 2012 season.
Eugene, 31, missed all last season because of a hip injury. He reportedly was scheduled to earn $2.25 million this season.
Cornerback Chris Johnson and safety Hiram Eugene released, the Raiders announced March 9, 2012. The moves reportedly will trim about $6 million from the team's payroll.
The Raiders did not reveal terms of the new contracts but Mac’s Football Blog reported that the team would save more than $11 million against the 2012 cap by extending the deals for Seymour and Huff. Palmer had a $12.5 million base salary for 2012 before the new deal.
The Raiders reportedly were more than $20 million over the projected salary cap before putting a franchise tag on safety Tyvon Branch that is expected to be about $6.2 million.
The 2012 NFL salary cap begins March 13.
The Raiders restructured the contracts of quarterback Carson Palmer, defensive tackle Richard Seymour and safety Michael Huff to try to get under the salary cap, the team announced March 8, 2012.
Lamonte Winston named the Raiders’ director of player engagement, the Raiders announced March 6, 2012. Winston spent 17 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, including 14 as the director of player development. He reportedly will consult with players on life skills issues including preparing for career after football.
“We are pleased that Tyvon will return to the Raiders in 2012,” Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said in a statement. “Tyvon is a talented, productive player who we hope will be wearing the Silver and Black for many years to come. We will continue to work on a long-term deal to make that happen.”
Branch, a fourth-round pick out of Connecticut in 2008, has started every game the past three seasons and led the Raiders in tackles the past two seasons. Last season he had 78 solo tackles, one sack, one interception, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He also was much improved in pass coverage, cutting his completion percentage against from 67.4 percent in 2010 to 55.7 percent last season, according to STATS LLC.
The move to place the franchise tag on Branch means running back Michael Bush will likely be able to become a free agent starting March 13. Bush led the Raiders with 977 yards rushing last season, stepping into the starting role when Darren McFadden went down with a season-ending foot injury. If Oakland placed the franchise tag on Bush, he reportedly would have received a guaranteed salary of $7.7 million in the 2012 season.
The Raiders place the franchise tag on safety Tyvon Branch, the Raiders announced March 1, 2012. Branch, 25, reportedly will be guaranteed a salary of about $6.2 million in the 2012 season if he signs the one-year tender.
Routt, 28, reportedly is still owed $5 million from the Raiders, who released him Feb. 9 after the first year of a $54.4 million, five-year deal. The $11 million Routt will make in 2012 reportedly puts him among the three highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.
Routt had a career-high four interceptions during the 2011 season while adding a team-best and career-high 15 passes defensed. He also allowed eight touchdown passes, tied for the second-most in the NFL, and led the league with 17 penalties.
Routt has played in 110 games, starting 53 of them, over seven seasons with Oakland.
Former Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt agreed to a $19.6 million, three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to published reports Feb. 20, 2012. The deal includes a $4 million signing bonus.
Former Raiders coach Hue Jackson hired as an assistant coach by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bengals announced Feb. 17, 2012. The Bengals announced that Jackson would have the title of assistant coach in Cincinnati working mostly with defensive backs and on special teams. He had previously coached wide receivers when with the Bengals from 2004-06.
The Raiders and senior executive John Herrera have severed ties, according to published reports Feb. 16, 2012. He reportedly spent 35 years with the organization, working in a variety of roles. Herrera was hired by the late Al Davis out of Skyline High School in Oakland in 1963 and eventually moved up in the organization. He left for for stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and in the Canadian Football League before with the BC Lions and the Saskatchewan Roughriders before returning to the Raiders in 1985.
Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Brandon Underwood signed, the Raiders announced Feb. 16, 2012. Underwood, 25, played in 23 games with the Packers from 2009 to 2010, primarily on special teams.
Quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo and defensive backs coach Clayton Lopez are among six assistant coaches hired by the Raiders, the team announced Feb. 14, 2012.
Also hired are receivers coach Ted Gilmore, tight ends coach Mark Hutson, defensive line coach Terrell Williams and defensive backs coach Johnnie Lynn.
DeFilippo was quarterbacks coach with the Raiders in 2007-08 before leaving for a job with the New York Jets. He spent the past two seasons at San Jose State.
Lopez also returns for a second stint with the Raiders, having been there in 2004-05 under head coach Norv Turner. Lopez was in St. Louis the past three seasons. Lynn has 17 years of NFL experience, most recently in Philadelphia. Williams, Hutson and Gilmore are career college coaches.
Johnnie Lynn hired as Raiders defensive backs coach and Mark Hutson named tight ends coach, according to a FOXSports.com report Feb. 11, 2012. Lynn, 55, was fired as Eagles' defensive backs coach after the 2011 season. Hutson, 45, was Tulane's offensive line coach the past five seasons.
Routt played in 109 games with 53 starts since being selected in the second round (38th overall) by Oakland in the 2005 NFL draft. He had 10 interceptions, six of which came in the past two seasons.
Cornerback Stanford Routt released, the Raiders announced Feb. 9, 2012. Routt, 28, had a career-best four interceptions and an NFL-high 17 penalties committed during the 2011 season. He also allowed eight touchdowns, tying for second most in the league, according to STATS LLC.
Routt, right, reportedly signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract in February 2011. A restructure before the start of the season boosted the deal to five years and $54.5 million, with $20 million guaranteed. The Raiders gave Routt a hefty contract while letting Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asmougha become a free agent. Asmougha eventually signed with the Phildelphia Eagles, making Routt the Raiders' top cornerback. Routt's $5 million base salary in 2012 reportedly would have been guaranteed if he was on the team's roster Feb. 10.
Johnny Holland named linebackers coach and Keith Burns hired as assistant special teams coach, the Raiders announced Feb. 9, 2012. He replaces Greg Biekert, who was not retained by new Raiders' head coach Dennis Allen. Holland, 46, spent the past five seasons with the Houston Texans, where he coached two Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookies of the year in Demeco Ryans (2006) and Brian Cushing (2009). He had previously worked with the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Burns, 51, has spent 28 years as a college coach, most recently with Mississippi.
The Raiders had previously hired Greg Knapp to be offensive coordinator under new head coach Dennis Allen even though Saunders was still under contract.
Saunders has spent the past 29 seasons as either a head coach or assistant in the NFL. He won a Super Bowl as receivers coach with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999 and has been to the playoffs 15 times.
Former offensive coordinator Al Saunders will remain on the Raiders coaching staff as a senior offensive assistant, the Raiders announced Feb. 8, 2012. Saunders, 65, was offensive coordinator under former Raiders’ head coach Hue Jackson during the 2011 season.
Under the tutelage of Tarver and co-coordinator Derek Mason, Stanford’s defense ranked either first or second in the Pac-12 in eight categories, finishing first in rushing (93.3), first in red zone defense (74.0), first in third-down conversion percentage (30.9 percent), first in total defense (331.4) and first in fewest first downs per game (17.8). Stanford was second in sacks per game (3.2), scoring defense (20.3) and tackles-for-loss per game (7.3). The Cardinal was fifth nationally in rushing defense, a problematic area for the Raiders who allowed 5.1 yards per carry during the 2011 season.
Former 49ers and Stanford University assistant coach Jason Tarver hired as Raiders defensive coordinator, the Raiders announced Feb. 6, 2012. Tarver, 37, served as Stanford's co-defensive coordinator during the 2011 season. He had spent the previous decade as a 49ers assistant, including the final six seasons (2005-2010) coaching the outside linebackers. Tarver replaces Chuck Bresnahan, who was not retained by new Raiders coach Dennis Allen.
Former Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Steve Hoffman named Raiders special teams coordinator, the Raiders announced Feb. 3, 2012. Hoffman, 53, replaces John Fassel, who took a similar position with the St. Louis Rams. Hoffman spent the past three seasons with the Chiefs. He also has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons during his 22 seasons as an NFL assistant coach.
Frank Pollack named Raiders offensive line coach, the Raiders announced Feb. 2, 2012. Pollack, 44, has been the Houston Texans’ assistant offensive line coach the past five seasons. Pollack replaces Bob Wylie.
Offensive assistant line coach Steve Wisniewski, running backs coach Kelly Skipper and defensive quality control coach Eric Sanders have been retained by new Raiders coach Dennis Allen, the Raiders announced Feb. 2, 2012. The team also announced the hiring of former Raiders fullback Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach.
Al Miller named Raiders strength and conditioning coach, the Raiders announced Feb. 2, 2012. The team also announced the hiring of John Grieco as strength and conditioning assistant coach.
Former Raiders special teams coordinator John Fassel named St. Louis Rams special teams coach, the Rams announced Jan. 31, 2012. Fassel, 38, worked for the Raiders the past four seasons, the final three as special teams coach.
Greg Knapp is returning to the Raiders as offensive coordinator, according to published reports Jan. 31, 2012. Knapp, 48, replaces Al Saunders, who remains under contract. Knapp has been the quarterbacks coach of the Houston Texans the past two seasons. He was hired by then-Raiders coach Lane Kiffin as offensive coordinator in 2007. He left in 2009 for a similar position with Seattle before joining Houston the following season. Knapp was offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers from 2001-03 and worked with Raiders coach Dennis Allen with the Atlanta Falcons.
Allen becomes the Raiders' seventh head coach since Jon Gruden left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 2001 season — following Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin, Tom Cable and Jackson. Gruden is the last Raiders head coach to spend four years on the job. The Raiders have fired eight head coaches (Mike White and Joe Bugel were the others) since the team returned to Oakland in 1995.
Dennis Allen named Raiders head coach, the Raiders announced Jan. 27, 2012. He reportedly received a four-year deal. Allen, 39, replaces Hue Jackson fired Jan. 10. Allen was Denver Broncos defensive coordinator during the 2011 season. He spent five years as a defensive assistant with New Orleans and also coached for Atlanta.
Former Raiders defensive line coach Mike Waufle named to a similar role with the St. Louis Rams, according to published reports Jan. 21, 2012. Waufle, 57, worked for the Raiders from 2010 to 2011 and 1998 to 2003.
