Charles Woodson
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Broncos-Raiders 12/29/2013

Sep. 16, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson 2021 Hall of Fame candidates

By Barry Wilner Sep. 16, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20) catches a ball during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders undergo youth movement in secondary

By Josh Dubow Sep. 04, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 1970, file photo, Gene UpShaw poses when he was playing left guard for the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis found one of the key building blocks for the Raiders at overlooked Texas A&I University when he drafted Upshaw 17th overall in 1967. Upshaw became a stalwart at left guard on Oakland's overpowering line, helping the franchise win two Super Bowl titles on the way to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders' draft history ranges from Upshaw to Russell

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is met by Gorilla Nilla in "The Black Hole" at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders close out Oakland tenure with late-game collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 09:30 PM EST

An Oakland Raiders fans holds up a towel and cheers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jaguars spoil final Oakland game with 20-16 win over Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Raiders to give younger players on defense a look

Michael Wagaman Dec. 12, 2019 07:46 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Jon Gruden’s vow to shake things up following three consecutive blowout losses for Oakland is leading to an extended audition for at...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) scrambles away from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, left, as he looks for a receiver during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Raiders bid farewell to Oakland in game vs. Jaguars

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 01:46 PM EST

8 finalists announced for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Dec. 05, 2019 03:30 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Veterans Adrian Peterson, Calais Campbell and Thomas Davis Sr. are among the eight finalists for the NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. ...

NFL selects finalists for All-Time Team at DB, special teams

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2019 07:22 PM EST
Career interceptions leaders Paul Krause, Emlen Tunnell and Rod Woodson are among 30 defensive backs who are finalists for the NFL’s All-Time Team. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2009 file photo Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, top, and his teammate Willie Colon celebrate after the Steelers' 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Fla. Overall, the AFC won seven of 10 Super Bowls in the 2000s decade with Roethlisberger leading Pittsburgh to a pair of titles. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
NFL at 100: Brady and Belichick build their dynasty

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 15, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, center, laughs on the sidelines during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Weddle, Miller, Pederson among sportsmanship nominees

Nov. 14, 2019 01:29 PM EST

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs for a touchdown past Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Raiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr, right, after they connected on a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders rebound in year 2 under Gruden to become contenders

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2019 07:50 PM EST

File-This Oct. 19, 2017, file photo shows Pro football hall of famer Willie Brown before an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Calif. Brown, who provided the iconic play of the Oakland Raiders' first Super Bowl title, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He was 78. The Raiders and Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Brown's death but did not reveal a cause. He had been dealing with cancer. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown dies at age 78

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders defensive back Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rookie safety Abram makes big impression on Raiders

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 21, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary stretches during NFL football practice in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers used major assets this offseason to upgrade their defense and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and others are seeing the difference. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Rodgers: Packers' new-look defense has 'a little more juice'

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 01, 2019 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT