Oakland Raiders
Jason Hunter - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 271 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/28/1983 |
| Birthplace | Charlotte, NC |
| College | Appalachian State |
| Years played | 7 |
Raiders QB Pryor gets starting nod for Sunday
Raiders head coach Dennis Allen announced Friday that Terrelle Pryor will start at quarterback in Oakland’s season finale.
Chargers-Raiders game will be seen in Southern California
The Chargers announced Wednesday that they have sold enough tickets to lift the local blackout for Sunday’s Chargers-Raiders matchup.
Raiders QB Palmer to miss finale
Raiders QB Carson Palmer suffered cracked ribs and a bruised lung in Sunday's loss to the Panthers and will not play in the team’s regular-season finale.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos taking care of business
Another typical week in the AFC West — the Broncos dominated, the Raiders and Chiefs fell and the Chargers took advantage of a weak opponent.
Newton scores two TDs in Panthers' win over Raiders
Cam Newton threw for 171 yards and a touchdown and ran for 60 yards and another score, and the Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6 on Sunday.
Allen sees Raiders' defense lacking leader
Dennis Allen's leadership has been questioned this season, but Allen turned the tables this week when he was asked about the quarterback of his defense.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos pass test, Raiders shut out Chiefs
The Broncos won their ninth in a row, the Raiders shut out the Chiefs and the Chargers got blown out at home by Carolina.
Janikowski kicks Raiders to shutout victory over Chiefs
Sebastian Janikowski kicked five field goals and the Raiders shut out Kansas City for the second time ever, beating the Chiefs 15-0.
Raiders reinstate McClain, release Bartell
The Raiders reinstated LB Rolando McClain and promoted CB Chimdi Chekwa from the practice squad. They released CB Ron Bartell and FB Owen Schmitt.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos stay hot, Chargers still fighting
The Broncos beat the Raiders to keep up their winning ways and the Chargers rallied for an upset win in Pittsburgh.
Raiders QB Pryor waiting in the wings
The Raiders intend to have QB Terrelle Pryor active and ready to run a package of plays once again in Week 15.
Man falls from upper deck at Raiders game
Police say a man fell from the upper deck at Oakland Coliseum during Thursday's Raiders-Broncos game and is in serious condition at a hospital.
Manning leads Broncos past Raiders
Peyton Manning threw his 30th TD pass of the season on the game's opening drive and the Broncos rolled to a 26-13 win over the Raiders.
Goodell says NFL would help fund Oakland stadium
Roger Goodell said Thursday the league is willing to contribute funding to help build a stadium in Oakland to keep the Raiders in town.
Raiders' Allen plans to coach Thursday after father's death
Raiders head coach Dennis Allen’s father died Monday night, but he plans to coach the team's game on Thursday night.
PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with Hunter.|||||||
Hunter spent the past three seasons in Denver, sitting out last year with a triceps injury. But he has familiarity with both McKenzie and Allen. He played the first three years of his career in Green Bay where McKenzie worked in the front office. He then played in Denver in 2011 when Allen was defensive coordinator.
Hunter was placed on injured reserve with a torn right triceps.|||||||
Hunter was hurt during training camp. He had supplanted Robert Ayers as the starter at left end two weeks ago. He could be replaced by rookie Derek Wolfe, the team's top draft choice who had two sacks at Chicago last week.
The Denver Broncos have re-signed Hunter, completing one of their offseason priorities.|||||||
The seventh-year pro has played in 92 games for Green Bay, Detroit and Denver, accumulating 128 tackles, 11 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. Hunter has played in all 32 regular season games and both playoff games for the Broncos since joining the team as a free agent in 2010. He started a dozen games that year while filling in for an injured Elvis Dumervil and recorded 59 tackles.
Hunter was struck in the left upper chest by a kitchen knife hurled at him by his girlfriend during an argument over cell phones, according to a police report obtained by The Associated Press.|||||||
Hunter told police the woman waved the knife and told him to stay back before throwing it "on accident" during the morning of April 27, according to the six-page report obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. She then took her boyfriend to receive medical treatment and later was arrested "after being pointed out by hospital security," the report said.
Detroit police say Hunter has been stabbed and taken to a local hospital.|||||||
Officer Dan Donakowski says Hunter was stabbed Wednesday, but didn't have any additional information, including where the incident took place, who was responsible and Hunter's condition. The hospital wasn't disclosed. Hunter is a five-year pro who also has played for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.
