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Quarterback Christian Hackenberg and linebacker Brady Shelton waived to make room on the roster for defensive tackles Ahtyba Rubin and Frostee Rucker, the Raiders announced June 12. With the waiving of Hackenberg, the Raiders have only three quarterbacks on their roster — starter Derek Carr and backups EJ Manuel and Connor Cook.
Cornerback Senquez Golson released by the Raiders, according to published reports May 23. The former Ole Miss All-American was signed by Oakland on April 6. Golson, 24, was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, but he has never played in a regular-season game. He was released by the Steelers last September.
Quarterback Christian Hackenberg traded by the New York Jets to the Raiders for a 2019 conditional seventh-round pick, the Jets announced May 22. Hackenberg, 23, played in zero regular-season games the past two seasons after being selected by New York during the second round of the 2016 draft. With the Raiders, the former Penn State player is expected to compete for a backup role with Connor Cook and EJ Manuel.
Former Oregon guard Cameron Hunt signed and center Alex Oliver waived, the Raiders announced May 17. Hunt, 26, went to training camp with the Broncos in 2017 and spent time on the 49ers' practice squad.
Former Utah State safety Dallin Leavitt and ex-Kansas State long snapper Drew Scott signed, the Raiders announced May 14. The duo took part in the team’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Punter Colby Wadman waived, the Raiders announced May 11. Wadman was signed by the Raiders on March 16 after a four-year career at UC Davis, where he averaged 40.2 yards per punt in 45 games.
Quarterback Josh Johnson released, the Raiders announced May 10.
He was signed by Oakland in March.
Johnson, 31, was selected by current Raiders coach Jon Gruden during the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Gruden's last season as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson has not attempted a pass in an NFL regular-season games since 2011 as a member of the Carolina Panthers. The Oakland native has played in 29 NFL games with five starts.
Update: Hood, a 2017 seventh-round draft choice by Oakland, was claimed by the Carolina Panthers on May 8.
Tight end Paul Butler, fullback Henry Poggi and running back Chris Warren signed, the Raiders announced May 7. The team also announced the waiving of running back Elijah Hood, defensive lineman Joby Saint Fleur and fullback Nick Sharga.
Former Kansas City linebacker Derrick Johnson agreed to terms with the Raiders, according to published reports May 4. Johnson, 35, played 13 seasons with the Chiefs before being released in February. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Johnson contributed 71 total tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery while starting 15 games during the 2017 season.
The Raiders on May 4 announced the signing of six undrafted free agents: tight end Marcus Baugh, wide receiver Saeed Blacknall, linebacker Jason Cabinda, center Alex Officer, kicker Eddy Pineiro and fullback Nick Sharga. The team also announced the departure of two players — defensive end Armonty Bryant released/non-football illness and linebacker Cory James waived/failed physical.
Offensive tackle Vadal Alexander suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2018 regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced May 1. Alexander, a 2016 seventh-round pick, played 24 games with nine starts for the Raiders the last two seasons. The former LSU lineman is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason pratices and games. He will be eligible to return to the active roster after Oakland's game against Cleveland on a Sept. 30.
Former Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Switzer traded to the Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Jihad Ward, the Cowboys announced April 28. Switzer is the third former Cowboys player to join the Raiders since Rich Bisaccia was hired as Oakland special teams coordinator this offseason. Switzer, a fourth-round pick in 2017, returned punts and kickoffs as a rookie for the Cowboys and also contributed 6 catches for 41 yards. Ward, a second-round pick in 2016, started 14 of 21 games he appeared in with the Raiders and contributed 32 total tackles and a sack.
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2018 third-round draft choice (79th overall), the Steelers announced April 26. Bryant, 26, contributed 50 catches for 603 yards and three TDs during the 2017 season and he had 76 receptions for 1,314 yards and 14 scores in his first two NFL seasons. The former Clemson star was suspended for the 2016 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Defensive tackle Darius Latham waived, the Raiders announced on April 26. Latham, 23, contributed seven total tackles in two games during the 2017 season. He served a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy last season, earning reinstatement Nov. 13
Former Panthers and Eagles cornerback Daryl Worley, signed, the Raiders announced April 23. Worley, 23, reportedly was released by the Eagles on April 15 after he was arrested by Philadelphia police. In two seasons with Carolina, he contributed three interceptions and 19 passes defensed in 31 games with 25 starts. The former West Virginia player was traded by the Panthers to th Eagles on March 18.
Linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker/defensive end James Cowser, safety Erik Harris, offensive lineman Denver Kirkland and kicker Giorgio Tavecchio re-signed, the Raiders announced April 9. Long snapper Andrew East waived, the team also announced. Tavecchio, Calhoun, Cowser, Harris and Kirkland received one-year deals as exclusive rights free agents.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Senquez Golson signed, the Raiders announced April 6. Golson, 24, was a second-round pick in 2015, but injuries prevented him from playing during his first two NFL seasons. He was waived by the Steelers last September and spent some time with Tampa Bay on its practice squad.
Defensive end Armonty Bryant signed, the Raiders announced April 6.
Bryant, 27, reportedly was released by the Detroit Lions last October shortly after being suspended four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. It was the third time Bryant has been suspended since entering the NFL as a 2013 seventh-round pick of the Browns. He has played in 36 games with the Browns and Lions, contributing 11.5 sacks.
Tom Shaw hired as Raiders strength and conditioning coordinator, the team announced April 3. Shaw founded Tom Shaw Performance, where he trained athletes at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando. He reportedly has worked with the Patriots and Saints, coaching speed and conditioning.
Harris, 30, has played 88 games with 10 starts during his career. He has 130 kickoff returns for 3,392 yards (26.1 average) and one touchdown, 157 punt returns for 1,524 yards (9.7 average) and three touchdowns.
He has 70 receptions for 827 yards and eight touchdowns.
Receiver/kick returner Dwayne Harris, signed, the Raiders announced April 2. He played his first four NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before signing with the New York Giants before the 2015 season. Harris is reunited with Raiders special teams coach Rich Bisaccia, who coached Harris for two seasons with the Cowboys.
Update: King signed a three-year deal with the Denver Broncos on April 5.
Punter Marquette King released, the Raiders announced March 30. His release reportedly saves the team $2.9 million against its salary cap. King, 29, signed a five-year, $16.5 million contract before the 2017 season. He played in 80 games over six seasons with the Raiders, punting 426 times for 19,941 yards (46.8 average). Last season, he finished third in the NFL in net punting average at 42.7 yards. The lone punter on the Raiders' roster after King's release is Colby Wadman, who last played at UC Davis in 2016.
Veteran cornerback Leon Hall signed, the Raiders announced March 29. Hall, 33, spent the 2017 season with the 49ers, playing in nine games with one start. The former Michigan defensive back has played
11 NFL seasons, including nine with the Bengals. He has played 142 games with 108 starts and has contributed 27 interceptions and 115 pass breakups.
Update: Walford was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets, according to published reports on April 2.
The Raiders are releasing tight end Clive Walford, according to published reports March 27. Walford, 26, had a woeful 2017 season, contributing career lows in catches (9) and receiving yards (80) in 13 games. The former Miami player had 61 catches for 798 yards and six scores during his first two seasons with the Raiders. Starter Jared Cook, blocking specialist Lee Smith, Derrick Carrier and Pharaoh Brown are among the tight ends on the Raiders' roster.
Nelson, 34, is familiar with new Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Nelson played six seasons (2005-2010) with the Bengals before signing with the Raiders, and Guenther served as a defensive coach with Cincinnati from 2005-2017. Nelson contributed 89 combined tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception during the 2017 season.
Veteran safety Reggie Nelson agrees to terms on a one-year deal with the Raiders, according to published reports March 24. He spent the past two seasons with the Raiders, starting every game in 2016 and 2017.
Quarterback EJ Manuel re-signed, the Raiders announced March 22.
Manuel, 28, joined the Raiders in 2017 after four seasons with the Buffalo Bills. He relieved Derek Carr after Carr hurt his back in Week Four against the Broncos and started in a Week Five loss to the Ravens, going 24 of 43 passing for 265 yards, a touchdown and an interception in his two appearances. Manuel joins Connor Cook and Josh Johnson as backup options for Carr.
Former Seahawks offensive lineman Breno Giacomini signed, the Raiders announced March 22. He has spent time with the Packers, Seahawks, Jets and Texans. A fifth-round draft choice of the Packers in 2008, Giacomini has appeared in 94 career games with 86 starts, including 53 starts the past four seasons. Giacomini, 28, started 33 games at right tackle in three seasons with the Seahawks, helping the team win Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2, 2014.
Former Vikings and Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur signed, the Raiders announced March 21. He spent the last two seasons with the Vikings after playing his first four NFL seasons with the Bengals. Lamur, 28, will be reunited with former Bengals coaches, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and linebackers coach David Lippincott, who are among the assistants on Jon Gruden's Raiders coaching staff. Lamur has played 71 games with 15 starts, contributing 180 total tackles and two interceptions.
Fullback Jamize Olawale and a 2018 sixth-round selection (192nd overall) traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2018 fifth-round selection (173rd overall), the Raiders announced March 20. Olawale, 28, played in 77 games with 11 starts in five seasons with the Raiders and contributed 206 rushing yards on 55 carries and four TDs. He also had 39 catches for 425 yards and three scores.
Long snapper Bradley Northnagel waived the Raiders announced March 20.
Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson signed, the Raiders announced March 19. Johnson, 31, was selected by current Raiders coach Jon Gruden during the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft when Gruden was head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson has not attempted a pass in an NFL regular season games since 2011. The Oakland native has played in 29 NFL games with five starts.
Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson traded by the Raiders to the New England Patriots, according to published reports March 18. The Raiders reportedly will receive a 2018 fifth-round draft choice in exchange for a sixth-round pick if Patterson passes a physical. Patterson, 27, contributed 31 catches for 309 yards while adding 121 rushing yards and two scores on 13 carries during the 2017 season with the Raiders.
Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kyle Wilber signed, the Raiders announced March 17. Wilber, 28, played 89 games with 16 starts in his six seasons with Dallas. A fourth-round pick in 2012, the former Wake Forest player recorded 104 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. He also contributed as a core special teams player with the Cowboys.
Former 49ers defensive lineman Tank Carradine signed, the Raiders announced March 17. Carradine, 29, played 44 games with eight starts in four seasons with San Francisco, contributing 5.5 sacks and 76 total tackles. He missed eight games because of an ankle injury in 2017 and was limited to 1.5 sacks.
Former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rashaan Melvin signed, the Raiders announced March 16. He reportedly received a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Melvin, 28, contributed three interceptions and 36 total tackles in 10 starts during the 2017 season before being sidelined with a hand injury. Melvin is expected to compete for a starting cornerback position with his new team.
Former Buffalo Bills cornerback Shareece Wright signed with the Raiders, according to published reports March 16. Wright, who turns 30 on April 8, started five of 12 games he played with the Bills during the 2017 season and contributed 44 total tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.
Punter Colby Wadman signed, the Raiders announced March 16. Wadman averaged 40.2 yards per punt during his four-year career at UC Davis. He took part in the Raiders' 2017 rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis and the Colts' 2017 rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis.
Former Bears and Buccaneers long snapper Andrew DePaola signed, the Raiders annopunced March 16. He received a four-year, $4.27 million deal with $875,000 guaranteed, according to published reports. DePaola, 30, played all 16 games for the Chicago Bears during the 2017 season. He spent the previous three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In nine NFL seasons, Nelson has 550 receptions for 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns. The former Kansas State star was the NFL's comeback player of the year when he caught 97 passes for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns during the 2016 season. He missed the previous season because of a torn ACL.
Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson signed, the Raiders announced March 15. He received a two-year deal worth $15 million with $13 million guaranteed, according to published reports. Nelson, 32, averaged a career-worst 9.1 yards per catch with only six touchdowns during the 2017 season with Aaron Rodgers missing nine-plus games. He finished the season with 53 catches for 482 yards. Nelson was released by the Packers on March 13.
Update: Crabtree signed a three-year deal worth $21 million with $11 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens on March 16, according to published reports.
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree released, the Raiders announced March 15. He reportedly has a salary cap hit of $7.7 million for the 2018 season. Crabtree, 30, had 58 receptions for 618 yards and eight touchdowns last season. His 10.7 yards average per catch was the second-lowest of his career. In three seasons with the Raiders, he contributed 232 catches for 2,543 yards and 25 touchdowns. In Oakland's final two games of the 2017 season, Crabtree had only two receptions for 17 yards after contributing 14 catches for 99 yards the previous two games.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin signed, the Raiders announced March 15. He was released by the Buccaneers on Feb. 20 after averaging just 2.19 yards per rushing attempt over the past two seasons. Martin, 29, a two-time Pro Bowler, missed the final game of the 2016 season and the first three of 2017 while serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances in 2016. He recorded career highs in rushing yards (1,454) and TDs (11) as a rookie in 2012.
Former Dallas Cowboys fullback Keith Smith signed, the Raiders announced March 15. He received a two-year deal worth $4.2 million, according to published reports. Smith, who turns 26 on April 8, spent the past four seasons with the Cowboys and moved from linebacker to fullback in 2016. The former San Jose State player had five catches for 26 yards and was a contributor on special teams for the Cowboys during the 2017 season.
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead, the Raiders announced March 15. The seven-year veteran received a three-year, $18 million deal. Whitehead, who turns 27 on April 2, started all 16 games in 2017 and contributed 110 total tackles, a sack and an interception.
Former Houston Texans safety Marcus Gilchrist signed, the Raiders announced March 15. The eight-year veteran reportedly received a one-year-deal. Gilchrist, 29, played for the Chargers, Jets and Texans during his first seven NFL seasons. He has 82 career starts, including 13 with the Texans last season.
The Raiders reportedly also tendered safety Eric Harris, defensive end James Cowser, linebacker Shilique Calhoun and offensive lineman Denver Kirkland. All five will return on one-year deals.
The Raiders tendered all five of their exclusive-rights free agents, including kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, according to published reports March 14. Tavecchio will replace Sebastian Janikowski, who spent the 2017 season on injured and was not offered a contract by the Raiders for the 2018 season. Tavecchio, 27, reportedly will have a base salary of $550,000 in 2018 while Janikowski, 40, earned $3.36 million last season.
Tight end Lee Smith re-signed by the Raiders, according to published reports March 14. Smith, 30, contributed eight catches for 76 yards while playing in 16 games during the 2017 season with the Raiders.
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a three-year contract with former Raiders defensive tackle Denico Autry, according to published reports March 14. The deal reportedly is worth up to $17.8 million. Autry, 27, played 56 games with 18 starts in four seasons with the Raiders and contributed 10.5 sacks, including 5.0 during the 2017 season.
Former Raiders cornerback T.J. Carrie signed a four-year, $31 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, according to published reports March 27. The deal reportedly includes $15.5 million in guaranteed money. Carrie, 27, started 15 games for the Raiders during the 2017 season and contributed 70 solo tackles and two fumble recoveries.
The Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with tight end Derek Carrier, according to published reports March 13. Carrier, 27, played in 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams during the 2017 season with three starts and contributed eight catches for 71 yards. He spent one season in Philadelphia, two in San Francisco and two in Washington before going to the Rams.
Offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse and cornerback Sean Smith released and wide receiver Griff Whalen signed, the Raiders announced March 12.
Newhouse, 29, made 14 starts at right tackle for Oakland during the 2017 season. Smith, 30, reportedly was released the day before pleading guilty on March 13 to one felony count of assault with great bodily injury stemming from an altercation last July. Whalen, 28, has played 43 career games with three starts. He has 51 catches for 532 yards and three scores for the Colts, Chargers and Ravens.
Defensive tackle Justin Ellis agrees to a three-year, $15 million contract, according to published reports March 9. The deal includes more than $6 million in guaranteed money. Ellis, 27, started 14 games during the 2017 season and contributed 48 combined tackles and 0.5 sacks. The 335-pound lineman has started 41 of 60 games in four seasons with the Raiders.
Long snapper Jon Condo has been informed by the Raiders that he will not be re-signed for the 2018 season, according to published reports March 7. Condo, 36, becomes a free agent March 14 after playing 12 seasons with Oakland. The former University of Maryland lineman appeared in three games with the Dallas Cowboys in 2005 before joining the Raiders, playing in 173 games.
Linebacker Aldon Smith released, the Raiders announced March 5.
Smith, 28, played in nine games in 2015 before being suspended for a year by the NFL.
San Francisco police issued an arrest warrant for Smith on March 5, according to published reports. Smith faces charges of domestic violence, assault with great bodily injury, false imprisonment and vandalism of less than $400 stemming from an incident March 3. While under contract with the Raiders, Smith reportedly was investigated for a domestic violence complaint in 2017. He has been on the league's reserve/suspended list since he was suspended in 2015.
The Raiders confirmed Janikowski's departure on Feb. 15 in a statement from team owner Mark Davis.
Janikowski spent the 2017 season on injured reserve because of a back injury. Giorgio Tavecchio made 16 of 21 field goal attempts and was successful on 33 of 34 extra-point tries as the Raiders' primary kicker last season.
Janikowski finishes his Raiders career as the franchise's leading scorer with 1,799 points, 11th on the league's all-time scoring list. The native of Poland holds the NFL record for field goals of 50 yards or longer with 55.
Janikowski was selected by Oakland with the 17th pick in the 2000 draft.
Only the Patriots' Tom Brady and former Raider and current Texans punter Shane Lechler are the only players from that year's draft still playing in the NFL.
Update Janikowski signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, according to published reports April 13.
Kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been informed by the Raiders that he will not be brought back for the 2018 season, according to published reports Feb. 14. Janikowski, who turns 40 on March 2, spent 18 seasons with the team.
Cornerback David Amerson released, the Raiders announced Feb. 5. His $5.5 million base salary for 2018 would have been guaranteed if he was on the roster Feb. 7, according to published reports. Amerson, 26, spent the past three seasons with the Raiders, playing in 35 games (with 33 starts) and contributing 140 total tackles and six interceptions. During the 2017 season, he started six games and recorded career lows in tackles (14) and passes defensed while missing the final eight games because of a foot injury.
Callahan's father, Bill Callahan, served as Jon Gruden's offensive coordinator during Gruden's first stint as Raiders coach. After Gruden was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2001 season, Bill Callahan led the Raiders to the AFC title and a berth in the Super Bowl the following season.
Update: The Raiders announced the hiring of Brian Callahan as quarterbacks coach on Jan. 29.
Former Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan hired by the Raiders for a similar position, according to published reports Jan. 26. In the past two seasons with Callahan as his position coach, the Lions' Matthew Stafford averaged 4,386.5 passing yards and a 65.5 completion percentage with 26.5 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Before joining the Lions, Callahan worked for the Denver Broncos from 2010 to 2015.
The Raiders on Jan. 18 announced the hiring of 13 assistant coaches. They include: Derrick Ansley, defensive backs; Edgar Bennett, wide receivers; Tim Berbenich, quality control — offense; Tom Cable, offensive line; Nick Holz, quality control — offense; David Lippincott, linebackers; Jim O'Neil, senior defensive assistant; Dave Razzano, director of football research; Jemal Singleton, running backs; Frank Smith, tight ends; Travis Smith, quality control — defense; Byron Storer, assistant special teams; Mike Trgovac, defensive line.
Former Raiders head coach Tom Cable hired as Raiders offensive line coach, according to published reports Jan. 13. Cable, 53, was fired Jan. 10 after seven seasons as the Seattle Seahawks Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach. He had a 17-27 record as Raiders coach from 2008 to 2010. Cable joined the Raiders as offensive line coach in 2007 and was promoted to interim head coach after Lane Kiffin was fired four games into the 2008 season.
Former Indianapolis Colts running back coach Jemal Singleton hired as Raiders running backs coach, according to published reports Jan. 11. Singleton spent the past two seasons with the Colts after being an assistant coach at Arkansas for one season.
Former Alabama defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley accepts an offer to become Raiders defensive backs coach, according to published reports Jan. 11.
Before accepting the position with the Raiders, Ansley reportedly had previously agreed to become defensive coordinator at Colorado State.
Guenther spent the past four seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator. Bisaccia has been the Dallas Cowboys Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator the past four seasons. He was the STC for Gruden during his seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2002 to 2008. Olson returns to the Raiders after having been the team’s OC for three seasons under Dennis Allen and interim head coach Tony Sparano from 2012-2014. He was Gruden’s QB coach his final season in Tampa. Olson was the Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach during the 2017 season.
New Raiders coach Jon Gruden on Jan. 9 announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia and offensive coordinator Greg Olson. They reportedly received four-year deals from the Raiders.
Defensive back Shaquille Richardson signed to a Reserve/Future contract, the Raiders announced Jan. 9, 2018. Richardson, a 2014 fifth-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, spent the past two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL and contributed four interceptions and a sack in 18 games.
Contracts have been finalized for new Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and offensive coordinator Greg Olson, according to published reports Jan. 8, 2018. In the 2017 season, Guenther was the Cincinnati Bengals DC and Olson was the Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach. Olson also served as the Raiders OC in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, and he was on Jon Gruden's staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008.
Jon Gruden named Raiders coach, the team announced Jan. 6, 2018. Gruden, 54, had a regular-season record of 38-26 during his first stint with the Raiders from 1998 to 2001 and went 2-2 in two postseason appearances prior to being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two first-round picks, two second-round picks and $8 million in 2012. Gruden won Super Bowl XXXVII in his first season with Tampa Bay, and he had a 57-55 record with the Bucs before being fired after the 2008 season. He has a 95-81 career record in the regular season while going 5-4 in the postseason.
The Raiders have signed nine players to Reserve/Future contracts, the team announced Jan. 2. The signings include defensive end Fadol Brown, wide receiver Keon Hatcher, defensive back Darius Hillary, running back Elijah Hood, safety Tevin Mitchell, long snapper Bradley Northnagel, defensive linemen Joby Saint Fleur and Shakir Soto and guard Jordan Simmons.
