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Gradkowski out for season after re-injuring shoulder

Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski will miss the remainder of the season with a seperated right shoulder. Gradkowski has battled shoulder problems for a majority of the season and the latest re-aggrevation will cost him the rest of the season. Jason Campbell will take over as the starter beginning this week against San Diego. Gradkowski [...]

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X-Rays negative for Raiders’ TE Miller

Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller underwent x-rays on his injured fibula, but no fracture was revealed. It appears Miller dodged a bullet, as his leg reportedly looks pretty bad. He’s still in danger of missing Week 13 against San Diego, however, and is still dealing with a torn plantar fascia in his foot. He won’t [...]

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Zach Miller injures fibula, admits to torn plantar fascia

Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller injured his fibula during Sunday’s loss to Miami, and also revealed he’s been dealing with a torn plantar fascia in his foot. The foot injury is the same one that has cost Chargers TE Antonio Gates several games this season. Miller’s numbers have taken a severe hit since the injury, [...]

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Gradkowski re-injures shoulder, Raiders to turn back to Campbell

Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski re-injured his shoulder during Sunday’s loss to Miami and will be out indefinitely. Jason Campbell will start next week against San Diego, as Gradkowski will likely miss extended time, if not the remainder of the season. Gradkowski did not perform well Sunday and is not a long-term option at quarterback [...]

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Gradkowski to start for Raiders

Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder) will start Sunday against Miami. Jason Campbell will head to the bench after a terrible performance against the Steelers last week. Consider it an upgrade for Zach Miller and Louis Murphy.

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Zach Miller, Asomugha miss practice Friday

Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller (foot) and CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle) both missed practice Friday and are doubtful to play Sunday against Kansas City. Miller’s loss would be a huge blow to the Raiders’ offense, which figures to rely heavily on the running game Sunday. Dwayne Bowe would receive a huge boost if Asomugha is [...]

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Nnamdi diagnosed with high ankle sprain

Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, according to Profootballtalk.com. Asomugha suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over Seattle. He was unable to put weight on the injury after the game. The Raiders have a Week 10 bye, so we wouldn’t expect to see Nnamdi [...]

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Nnamdi Asomugha leaves game with ankle injury

Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha left Sunday’s game against Seattle with an ankle injury and had to be taken to the locker room for X-ray’s. Asomugha is the best cover corner in the league, so his loss would significantly hurt the Raiders’ pass defense. Asomugha had held Seahawks’ WR Mike Williams in check before going [...]

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Louis Murphy to miss Week 8 with bruised lung

Oakland Raiders WR Louis Murphy will likely miss Week 8 against Seattle after suffering a bruised lung during Sunday’s win over Denver, according to Profootballtalk.com. Murphy did not re-injure his clavice, as previously reported, but rather suffered a rather severe chest contusion which also has affected his lung. Murphy has not produced since suffering a [...]

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McFadden dominates in Raiders’ win

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden rushed 16 times for 165 yards and three TD’s, while adding 31 yards and another TD through the air during Sunday’s blowout win over Denver. McFadden sure looked like he was healthy in this one, as the Raiders came into Mile High and blew out the Broncos. McFadden dominated touches [...]

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