Oakland Raiders
Khalif Barnes - #69 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 321 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/21/1982 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, CA |
| College | Washington |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 20th pick by Jaguars |
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos stay in command
The Broncos are cruising, the Chargers fell in another mistake-laden loss, and the undermanned Raiders were crushed by the Ravens.
Ravens set club record with 55 points in blowout win
Joe Flacco threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, and the Ravens set a club record for points in a 55-20 rout of the Raiders on Sunday.
Raiders D-line coach's son dies
The Raiders will be playing with heavy hearts Sunday after the tragic passing of Tyson Williams, son of defensive line coach Terrell Williams.
Raiders activate Bartell, release Lee
The Raiders have activated CB Ron Bartell from the injured reserve/designated for return list and cut CB Pat Lee.
Raiders feeling void at running back
Our sources expect the Raiders to make addressing the RB position a priority after the season.
First-time NFL head coaches impressing
The NFL’s four rookie head coaches, including Tampa Bay's Greg Schiano, are proving they belong at the top of their profession.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos keep winning, Chiefs plummeting
Week Nine in the AFC West was a microcosm of what we’ve seen from the division most of the season, with the Broncos staying ahead of the pack.
Martin's record day leads Bucs past Raiders
Rookie Doug Martin rushed for a franchise-record 251 yards and four touchdowns and the Buccaneers held on to beat the Raiders 42-32 on Sunday.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL’s extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos dominate, Raiders rising
The rest of the division should be worried after watching the Broncos dominate on Sunday night, routing the Saints 34-14.
Turnovers plague Chiefs again in loss to Raiders
Carson Palmer threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, and the Raiders stuffed the struggling Chiefs 26-16 on Sunday.
Thursday's 60-second rant: McFadden will decide Raiders' fate
Darren McFadden has the power to decide whether the Raiders remain in the muck or make a move above the mediocrity in the AFC.
Report: Jones-Drew sprained foot, won't need surgery
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has a sprained foot and won't need surgery, but will miss a few games, according to a published report.
AFC West Spin cycle: Raiders regress and still win
With the rest of the division's teams on bye, the Raiders represented the AFC West with an ugly win over the shorthanded Jaguars.
PLAYER NEWS
The Raiders re-signed Barnes.|||||||
Barnes has spent the past four seasons with the Raiders. He has played 47 games and started 30 over that span. He has started 25 games at right tackle the past two years, missing seven games in 2012 with a groin injury.
The Oakland Raiders have officially announced a one-year deal to bring back Barnes.|||||||
The team made the announcement on Thursday, a day after Barnes' agent said the two sides had agreed on a contract that could pay Barnes up to $2 million this season. After spending most of his first two years with the Raiders as a reserve, Barnes started all 16 games at right tackle last year.
The Oakland Raiders have agreed on a $2 million, one-year contract to bring back Barnes.|||||||
Barnes' agent, Kenneth Zuckerman, said Wednesday the sides had reached a deal to keep Barnes in Oakland for a fourth season. After spending most of his first two years with the Raiders as a reserve, Barnes started all 16 games at right tackle last year.
The Oakland Raiders have re-signed Barnes to a one-year contract.|||||||
Barnes signed a one-year deal last year to come to Oakland after four years in Jacksonville. He was expected to compete for a starting left tackle spot with Mario Henderson but broke his left ankle in training camp. He appeared in just six games last season. Henderson allowed an NFL-worst 10 1/2 sacks last season.
Barnes is expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed a fractured left ankle.|||||||
Barnes, who signed a one-year contract with the Raiders in March, was injured when offensive lineman James Marten blocked defensive end Ryan Boschetti into the back of Barnes' left leg during a team scrimmage Tuesday. He is expected to be out six to eight weeks. Barnes was signed to compete with Mario Henderson for the Raiders' left tackle job in what is considered to be Oakland's most crucial camp battle.
