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Raiders News: Lee Smith Placed on IR; TE Ryan O’Malley Signed

It's been a tough week for the Oakland Raiders despite a huge win on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It was believed that linebacker Ben Heeney and tight end Lee Smith were set to go on injured…

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Raiders News: LB Perry Riley Jr. Signed; Ben Heeney Placed on IR

The Oakland Raiders' defense has drastically improved in the past two weeks after allowing over 1,000 yards in the first two weeks. One change the team made was starting linebacker Cory James, moving Ben Heeney to a backup role. Heeney…

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Raiders News: Mark Davis, Reggie McKenzie Talk Marcel Reece Release

It was a tough day for the Oakland Raiders' front office on Monday as they had to part ways with team leader and veteran fullback Marcel Reece. The 31-year-old finished up the final three games of a four-game suspension and…

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Raiders News: Team Releases Veteran FB Marcel Reece

The Oakland Raiders' run game has been a strength through its first three games, leading the league in yards per attempt and second in total yards. They did this with a running back-by-committee approach, utilizing all three of their running…

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Raiders News: Menelik Watson, Matt McCants ‘Doubtful’ for Home Opener

The Oakland Raiders are looking to go 2-0 for the first time since 2002 on Sunday and it looks like they may have to do so without two of their offensive linemen. Starting right tackle Menelik Watson and backup tackle…

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On This Date In Raiders History: Hostetler Leads Raiders Over Lions

On This Date In Raiders History: October 13, 1996 The Oakland Raiders began the 1996 season at 2-4 and were set to face the 4-2 Detroit Lions. Raiders quarterback Jeff Hostetler led the team by throwing four touchdowns and 295…

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On This Date In Raiders History: Raiders Record 200th AFC Victory

On This Date In Raiders History: October 12, 1986 A Week 6 victory for the Los Angeles Raiders was more than just any victory against the Seattle Seahawks, as it marked the 200th victory against an AFC opponent for the…

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On This Date In Raiders History: Daryle Lamonica’s Four TD Passes Defeats Broncos

On This Date In Raiders History: October 11, 1970 Coming into their Week 4 matchup, the Oakland Raiders were looking for their first win of the season and their opponent, the Denver Broncos, were looking to remain undefeated. The Raiders…

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On This Date In Raiders History: Raiders Defeat Chargers To Break Streak

On This Date In Raiders History: October 10, 2010 The Oakland Raiders had more than just a regular season victory on their minds when they took on the San Diego Chargers in a Week 5 matchup, as they were looking…

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On This Date In Raiders History: Raiders Defeat Browns for 17th Consecutive Victory

On This Date In Raiders History: October 9, 1977 The Oakland Raiders came into their Week 4 matchup with the Cleveland Browns riding a 16-game win streak that dated back to the 1976 season. The John Madden-led Raiders ended the…

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