Oakland Raiders

Nick Saban supportive of Rolando McClain's decision to step away from NFL

2013-05-18 03:25:00

Alabama coach Nick Saban has maintained a strong relationship with Rolando McClain ever since�the middle linebacker�played for the Crimson Tide as�a consensus�All-American and Butkus Award winner. Saban has remained in touch with the troubled Ravens...

Taking stock at Ravens' inside linebacker position minus Rolando McClain

2013-05-16 04:11:00

The abrupt retirement of trouble-prone inside linebacker Rolando McClain shouldn't necessarily have a major impact on the state of the Ravens at the position. Here's the logic: 1. Despite his imposing size and first-round pedigree, McClain was never�...

Mike Preston: Ravens never should have signed Rolando McClain

2013-05-15 11:16:00

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome was having a great offseason as far as acquisitions and building the team, but the Ravens are embarrassed by linebacker Rolando McClain's announced�retirement. The old mantra about "In Ozzie We Trust" should be...

Rolando McClain informs Ravens that he will retire

2013-05-15 14:20:00

Troubled inside linebacker Rolando McClain informed Ravens officials Wednesday that he will retire from the NFL, a decision he reached before participating in one practice with his new team. McClain signed with the Ravens on April 12, was arrested just...

Ravens could use two tight ends more often in 2013

2013-05-09 08:47:00

The Ravens offense will be different without wide receiver Anquan Boldin, whose strong hands and bulky frame allowed him to snatch the majority of the passes in his area and, in turn, endear himself to Joe Flacco. The trade of Boldin to the San...

With a new group of talent, Ravens don't need problems with Rolando McClain

2013-04-27 18:07:00

The Ravens repopulated their defense during the first four rounds of the NFL draft and found several high-quality players to help fill the biggest holes remaining on a defensive unit that lost six key contributors during the team's post-Super Bowl...

Eric DeCosta says Rolando McClain deserves a second chance

2013-05-07 04:11:00

The legal problems of Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain haven't cost him his roster spot, at least not yet. As�McClain continues to deal with the aftermath of an arrest in his hometown of Decatur, Ala.,�on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting...

McClain pleads guilty to window tint violation, false information charge dismissed

2013-05-06 17:35:00

Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain, who was originally scheduled to be at the City of Decatur (Ala.) Municipal Court tomorrow, has pleaded guilty to a window tint violation stemming from his arrest in January following a traffic stop. In exchange, the city...

Ravens select safety Matt Elam in the first round of 2013 NFL draft

2013-04-25 20:49:00

General manager Ozzie Newsome said last week that there were so many good safeties in the draft that there would be one who the Ravens could take in all seven rounds. However, the Ravens showed on the first night of the 2013 NFL draft just how much...

Ravens reviewing Rolando McClain's latest arrest in Alabama

2013-04-22 17:52:00

Looking to upgrade their depth at inside linebacker, the Ravens were willing to give Rolando McClain a second chance in the NFL. However, the 2010 first-round pick wasted no time in putting his future with the team in question. The troubled linebacker...

Rolando McClain arrest unlikely to significantly alter Ravens' draft strategy

2013-04-22 08:46:00

The latest arrest for trouble-prone middle�linebacker Rolando McClain shouldn't greatly�impact the Ravens' draft strategy, if at all. Regardless of the fact that�McClain is now facing misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in his...

Richmond safety Cooper Taylor visited Ravens

2013-04-18 10:14:00

University of Richmond safety Cooper Taylor visited the Ravens, according to a source. Taylor, who played in the East-West Shrine Game, has also visited the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks. He appears to be rising on draft...

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett is Mexican American.

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Menelik Watson (No. 71) was selected 42nd overall in the second round of this year's NFL Draft. The new Oakland Raiders offensive tackle was the fifth former Seminole taken in the first 42 picks.

2013-04-26 17:01:00

8 Aug 1996: Quarterback Rick Mirer of the Seattle Seahawks sets to throw a pass during the Seahawks 24-19 win over the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.

2013-04-25 18:31:00