Oakland Raiders
Darren McFadden - #20 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/27/1987 |
| Birthplace | North Little Rock, AR |
| College | Arkansas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 4th pick by Raiders |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | 707 | 2 |
Raiders hire Hoffman to coach special teams
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Raiders hire seven assistant coaches
The Raiders announced Thursday that they have added seven coaches to the 2012 staff, including three assistants who were with the team in 2011.
Report: Colts hire Manusky as defensive coordinator
The Colts hired Greg Manusky as their new defensive coordinator, according to Fox Sports' Alex Marvez.
Report: Raiders want to interview Packers' Whitt for DC role
The Raiders have sought permission to interview Packers CBs coach Joe Whitt Jr. for their defensive coordinator vacancy, NFL.com's Steve Wyche reported Wednesday night.
Report: Raiders keep Skipper on board, speak with Manusky
The Oakland Raiders will keep Kelly Skipper as their RB coach and may bring in Greg Manusky as their defensive coordinator, according to FoxSports.com.
Report: Raiders hire Knapp as offensive coordinator
Greg Knapp has agreed to become the Raiders' offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
Allen will bring changes to Raiders
The hiring of Dennis Allen caught some off guard, but the new Raiders head coach should fit right in with the team's tradition.
With Allen, Raiders again go to the fountain of youth
The Raiders have hired young coaches before and are hoping new head coach Dennis Allen, at age 39, is ready for the job.
Report: Allen hired as Raiders' head coach
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has reportedly hired Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as the team's head coach.
Tice no longer candidate for Raiders' head-coaching job
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will not interview for the Raiders' head-coaching job, the Bears' website reported.
Only a few free agents for Raiders' McKenzie to lock up
The Raiders won't have the free-agency losses they suffered last year, although there are a few players they need to re-sign.
Ten years after the Tuck Rule game
Tom Brady's first career playoff game is memorable 10 years later, and a pass he didn't even complete arguably changed the fortunes of both teams involved.
Dolphins narrow head-coaching search to three
Miami reportedly has narrowed its head-coaching options to Todd Bowles, Joe Philbin and Mike McCoy.
Raiders to interview Mornhinweg
The Raiders will interview Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg for their vacant head-coaching position.
Report: Raiders interview Carmichael Jr.
The Raiders interviewed Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. for their head-coaching vacancy.
PLAYER NEWS
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie says McFadden remains a big part of the organization despite coming off perhaps his worst season as a pro.|||||||
McKenzie spoke to beat reporters Thursday for the first time since Nov. 30 and looked back at a disappointing first season in Oakland and ahead to the future. McFadden struggled under the zone blocking system of the previous coordinator, Greg Knapp, who was fired after the season. McFadden averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry after toping 5 yards per carry the previous two seasons in Hue Jackson's power-running system.
McFadden gained 110 yards on a career high-tying 30 carries in Sunday's 15-0 win over Kansas City.|||||||
It was the third 100-yard game this season for the Oakland Raiders running back, who has gained 617 in 10 contests. He's gained less than 55 in six contests this season and less than 35 in four games. McFadden has 293 yards over the past four games and gained 114 in Kansas City on Oct. 28.
McFadden and Mike Goodson are returning to the field for the Oakland Raiders after missing the previous four games with sprained right ankles.|||||||
Both McFadden and Goodson are active for Thursday night's game against Denver for the first since getting hurt Nov. 4 against Tampa Bay.
The Oakland Raiders will be without their top two running backs for Sunday's game in Baltimore after McFadden and Mike Goodson missed a third consecutive day of practice.|||||||
Both players suffered high ankle sprains in last week's loss to Tampa Bay and have been wearing walking boots since then.
With top two running backs McFadden and Mike Goodson slowed this week by sprained right ankles, the Raiders may need to rely on their passing game when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Palmer threw the ball 61 times last week against Tampa Bay as the Raiders (3-5) were forced to play catch-up in the second half after losing McFadden and Goodson to the injuries. Neither back practiced Wednesday and their status remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens (2-6).
