Oakland Raiders
Kaluka Maiava - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 229 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/27/1986 |
| Birthplace | Wailuku, HI |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 4th pick by Browns |
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 began shoring up their depleted defense on Wednesday by signing free agent linebacker Kaluka Maiava to a $6 million, three-year contract.|||||||
Maiava started 13 games last season for Cleveland with 30 solo tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes defensed. Maiava has played 50 games over four seasons with the Browns after being a fourth-round pick out of Southern California.
The Cleveland Browns have lost Maiava for the season with a leg injury.|||||||
Maiava got hurt in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns placed the second-year player on injured reserve Tuesday. Maiava was credited with one tackle on special teams before he was injured. Cleveland selected Maiava in the fourth round of the 2009 draft. He made three starts last season and appeared in all 16 games, finishing with 40 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and one forced fumble.
The Browns have signed Maiava, a fourth-round draft pick from Southern Cal.|||||||
Maiava, not as well known as some of the Trojans' other linebackers, reported for the first day of Cleveland's rookie training camp on Friday. A second-team All-Pac 10 selection as a senior, Maiava had 66 tackles and an interception last season.
