Nathan Peterman
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y. In making his NFL playoff debut against the Texans this weekend, second-year Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets an opportunity to show how far he's come since his last trip to Houston 14 months ago. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Allen makes great jump in 2nd year for playoff-bound Bills

By John Wawrow Dec. 31, 2019 07:46 PM EST

AP Sportlight

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Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 15, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) scrambles, but Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Raiders place QB Nathan Peterman, CB Isaiah Johnson on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 02, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' DeShone Kizer throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Raiders claim QB DeShone Kizer off waivers

Sep. 01, 2019 07:01 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Mike Glennon (7) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith tosses 2 TDs, Seahawks top Raiders 17-15

By Tim Booth Aug. 30, 2019 01:18 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson kneels on the field as he stretches before an NFL football preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oakland Raiders at Seattle Seahawks 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) hands off to James Butler (36) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Raiders edge Packers on 80-yard field in Winnipeg

Aug. 22, 2019 11:49 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to TD in 38-17 win over Bengals

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Nsimba Webster, left, rushes against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Nathan Peterman runs and throws, Raiders beat Rams 14-3

By Michael Wagaman Aug. 10, 2019 11:16 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterbacks Derek Carr, right, and Mike Glennon stretch during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Peterman, Glennon trying to earn green light from Gruden

By Michael Wagaman Aug. 02, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

In this May 19, 2017, photo provided by ESPN, Ryan Leaf is shown on the set of NFL Live in Bristol, Conn. Leaf's personal life spiraled out of control after his pro career and his addiction to painkillers led him to spend 32 months in prison after an arrest in 2012. His dramatic turnaround began with a challenge from his prison cellmate who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Melissa Rawlin /ESPN Images via AP)
Ryan Leaf uses his story to help other former NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2019 02:13 AM EDT

Antonio Brown closer to practicing full time with Raiders

By Michael Wagaman Jul. 28, 2019 05:01 PM EDT
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was taken off the non-football injury list and took part in a walkthrough Sunday morning. ...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during an NFL football team practice Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Orchard Park N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills QB Allen focused on staying upbeat entering 2nd season

By John Wawrow Jun. 12, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

Raiders sign free agent tight end Erik Swoope

May. 22, 2019 05:25 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent tight end Erik Swoope. The Raiders released quarterback Landry Jones on Wednesday to...

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks to the media during the NFC/AFC coaches breakfast during the annual NFL football owners meetings, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Raiders sign backup quarterback Landry Jones

Mar. 26, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Raiders sign QB Mike Glennon, S Curtis Riley

Mar. 22, 2019 05:44 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent quarterback Mike Glennon and safety Curtis Riley. The additions on...

Raiders cut WR Jordy Nelson, QB AJ McCarron to save cap room

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After making several big-ticket additions to start free agency, the Oakland Raiders are now making some cuts. The Raiders...