The Raiders were scheduled to meet Wednesday with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, arguably the most highly-sought free agent remaining on the market. That visit was canceled as Suh returned home following a Tuesday visit with the Los Angeles Rams.
Michael Gehlken
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Michael Gehlken joined the Review-Journal in April 2017 following the Raiders’ approved relocation to Las Vegas. He previously covered the Chargers for seven seasons, including five for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He produces breaking news, features and other coverage on Nevada’s future NFL team from Oakland as a Bay Area resident.
Marshawn Lynch and the Raiders finalized a restructured contract Saturday, the new deal reducing his base pay in exchange for added guarantees and the potential to earn more overall in 2018.
Ndamukong Suh will find himself at the Raiders facility. His arrival begs a question: Can they find the money to keep him there?
Free agent Eric Decker will be visiting the Raiders on Tuesday, a source confirmed. His arrival follows the departure of Ryan Grant, who chose to join the Indianapolis Colts on a reported one-year, $5 million contract.
The Raiders again have cleared cap space and moved up in the draft. Their maneuever, however, came at a cost.
Josh Johnson was the last quarterback Jon Gruden drafted as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ coach in 2008 — on Monday he became the first quarterback the Raiders added under Gruden in 2018.
The Raiders traded wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson to the New England Patriots, a source said. The Raiders acquired a fifth-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round choice.
Rich Bisaccia will spend the coming months determining which Raiders players he is comfortable relying upon to fill core roles on his special-teams units in 2018.
Seth Roberts had a day circled on his calendar. He can relax. It came and went Friday as hoped.
Gareon Conley is a core part of the Raiders’ plans at cornerback. On Friday, he gained company.
Former Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead capped a frenetic Thursday that also included the signing of ex-Packers WR Jordy Nelson and ex-Tampa Bay Bucs RB Doug Martin.
The Raiders reportedly reached a two-year, $4.2 million contract with former Dallas Cowboys fullback Keith Smith. He adds a thumper not only on offense but special teams.
The Raiders have been busy on offense this year. They haven’t forgotten, of course, their defense.
The Raiders have been in discussions with running back Doug Martin for weeks. On Thursday, talk finally turned into action.
The Raiders and WR Jordy Nelson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract. His arrival enabled the club to cut WR Michael Crabtree, who was due a $7 million salary.
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