Poole: Javon Walker was merely the latest of costly free agents around the Bay Area
Having been provided a deep field of contenders by the Raiders and 49ers, we submit these as the 10 most regrettable NFL free agents in local history.
A career that's turned into a punch line
This is a story that's got legs. In fact, the story is moving quicker than the guy it's about. Gary Peterson, in his Bay Area News Group column Sunday, wrote that Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was "rumored to have spent part of the offseason at a...
A career that's turned into a punch line
This is a story that's got legs. In fact, the story is moving quicker than the guy it's about. Gary Peterson, in his Bay Area News Group column Sunday, wrote that Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was "rumored to have spent part of the offseason at a...
Walker's two-year haul "only" $14 million
Amid widespread reports that the Raiders paid receiver Javon Walker $21 million for two years of football, a source with knowledge of the contract tells us that, in reality, Walker received "only" $14 million for 2008 and 2009.Walker appeared in...
Out with the old: Raiders release WR Walker, DE Ellis
The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players.
RAIDERS / Receiver Walker, end Ellis released
The Raiders, in their latest dumping of veteran players, released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday. The moves followed Saturday's decision to unload running back Justin Fargas. Walker was a disappointment from the start after...
Fargas gone, Walker and Ellis joining him?
Having already cut running back Justin Fargas loose in advance of his making a reported $1.7-million roster bonus and his being presented a "Commitment to Excellence" award this Saturday, the Raiders have now reportedly cut wide receiver Javon Walker and...
Raiders cut Javon Walker, Greg Ellis
Veteran wide receiver Javon Walker and veteran defensive end Greg Ellis were released by the Raiders on Monday, according to league records, as part of the team's offseason makeover.
Raiders purge roster of vets Javon Walker, Greg Ellis
The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of ...
Raiders cut loose WR Walker, DE Ellis
Raiders release WR Walker, DE Ellis
The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players. The moves follow Saturday's decision to cut ties with longtime running back Justin Fargas. Walker was a disappointment right from the...
Raiders release Walker, Ellis
The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players. The moves follow Saturday's decision to cut ties with longtime running back Justin Fargas. Walker was a disappointment...
Cuts: Raiders ax Walker, Ellis
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis.
Becht to visit Raiders
Ten-year veteran Anthony Becht is looking to play for another year.A league source informs PFT that Becht will take a free agent visit with the Raiders this week. Becht, a blocking specialist, has played with the Rams and Cardinals the...
Report: Raiders cut Ellis, Walker
The Raiders cut ties with two veterans Monday, according to an ESPN report, as Oakland released DE Greg Ellis and WR Javon Walker.Walker signed a six-year, $55 million deal with the Raiders prior to the 2008 season, but he agreed to restructure the contract last offseason. The...
Report: Bills sign ex-Raiders OT Green
The Bills have made their first noise in free agency, signing UFA OT Cornell Green to a three-year, $9 million deal on Monday, according to NFL.com.Green, 33, spent the past three seasons at right tackle with the Raiders, starting all 38 games in which he played. Prior to that,...
Fargas will visit the Chiefs
Running back Justin Fargas, who was cut by the Raiders for supposedly failing a physical but who claims he didn't, could be getting a chance to take another physical soon.David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Fargas will...
RAIDERS / Fargas' first stop in searching for new team: Chiefs
Raiders fans might still get to watch Justin Fargas run next season. It just won't be for their team. One day after Oakland released the running back, Fargas said in a phone interview Sunday he has a visit lined up Tuesday with the Chiefs, an AFC West rival...
RAIDERS / Fargas' first stop in searching for new team: Chiefs
Raiders fans might still get to watch Justin Fargas run next season. It just won't be for their team. One day after Oakland released the running back, Fargas said in a phone interview Sunday he has a visit lined up with the Chiefs, an AFC West rival during...
Raiders part ways with RB Fargas after seven seasons
The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons.
Fargas says he's fine, Raiders say he failed a physical
The latest item on the transactions page of the Oakland Raiders' official web site reads, "RB Justin Fargas released (failed physical)."But Fargas says he's healthy. In fact, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Fargas says he's healthy enough to play...
Cable still has faith in underachieving McFadden
• Aside from the occasional flash of brilliance, it's been a rough first two pro seasons for Raiders RB Darren McFadden. He's missed seven games because of injuries and has just 856 yards rushing in his first two years. While much of the focus in Oakland has been on...
Fargas is a free agent
The Oakland Raiders have released running back Justin Fargas.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Raiders made the move, which had been expected, today. Fargas was due a $1.7 million roster bonus.The 30-year-old Fargas has played his entire seven-year career...
Raiders bring back OT Barnes for another year
The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday.
Raiders release RB Justin Fargas
The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons. "Justin Fargas was a beloved Raider who performed at a high level throughout his seven seasons with the team...