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 |
Former Raider Ben Davidson dies at 72
Ben Davidson, the hulking defensive end who starred for the Raiders in the 1960s before becoming a famous television pitch man, has died.
Raiders make donation to Oakland schools
The Raiders will give the Oakland school system more than $50,000 as part of a season-ticket drive designed to benefit Oakland schools.
These rookies could surprise in 2012
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Raiders' situation at CB cause for concern
The Raiders enter 2012 with plenty of question marks at cornerback and will need help from their safeties to mask the problems in coverage.
Man sentenced for killing Raiders star's daughter
A man has been sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for killing the daughter of former Oakland Raiders star Fred Biletnikoff in 1999.
Pryor looks to build on truncated rookie season
Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor is hoping to make a big leap in Year Two of his pro career after what was essentially a wasted rookie season.
Raiders add TE Humphrey
The Raiders signed TE Tory Humphrey, the team announced Tuesday. Humphrey spent the last three seasons with the Saints.
Managing expectations for Broncos this season
The Broncos and Peyton Manning have quite a few obstacles to overcome this season. PFW's Eric Edholm takes a closer look.
Raiders sign three draft picks
The Raiders announced the signings of three draft picks on Thursday, including DE Jack Crawford, a fifth-round pick from Penn State.
Reports: 2013 second-round pick completes Palmer trade
The Raiders will send a 2013 2nd-round pick to Cincinnati to complete the Carson Palmer trade, multiple media outlets reported.
Raiders re-sign DT Bryant
The Raiders have re-signed DT Desmond Bryant, the club announced Wednesday.
Raiders FB Reece signs ERFA tender
Raiders FB Marcel Reece signed his exclusive rights free-agent contract on Monday, ending his holdout.
McFadden looks strong, fast
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Cardinals sign LB Groves
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Around Fantasyland: RB injuries
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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.
