Oakland Raiders
Matt Flynn - #15 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Tyler, TX |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 7th round, 2nd pick by Packers |
AFC West free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the AFC West.
Report: Raiders sign DT Henderson to two-year extension
While other teams look to limit their financial obligations to players with a lockout looming, the Raiders continued to spend Thursday, reportedly signing DT John Henderson to a two-year, $8 million deal.
Report: Raiders apply franchise tag to OLB Wimbley
The Raiders reportedly have placed the franchise tag on OLB Kamerion Wimbley, just hours before the window to tag players closed.
Report: Raiders extend CB Routt
The Raiders have signed CB Stanford Routt to a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
AFC West 2010 season-in-review team reports
Matt Cassel had a sparkling 27-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio in directing the Chiefs to a surprising first-place finish in the AFC West.
Raiders TE Miller in 'wait-and-see mode'
With a lockout threatening to delay the start of free agency, Raiders TE Zach Miller told PFW he's in "wait-and-see mode" regarding his future in Oakland.
Report: Raiders re-sign DL Seymour, to franchise TE Miller
DL Richard Seymour reportedly has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Raiders, which will allow the team to place the franchise tag on TE Zach Miller.
Woodson hired as Raiders DB coach
Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson has been hired by the Raiders as the team's new secondary coach.
Raiders RB Bush arrested for drunk driving
Raiders RB Michael Bush was arrested early Saturday for drunk driving, according to WLKY.com. He was arrested in Indiana at about 4:30 a.m.
Raiders to franchise DT Seymour
The Raiders are expected to use the franchise tag on DT Richard Seymour, for whom they gave up their first-round draft choice this year.
Raiders hire Biekert as LB coach
Former Raiders LB Greg Biekert will remain in the silver and black, joining Hue Jackson's staff in Oakland as the team's linebackers coach.
Re-signing Wimbley on Raiders' to-do list
OLB Kamerion Wimbley had one of the best seasons of his five-year career after being traded from the Browns to the Raiders for a third-round pick last offseason.
Vikings' Madieu Williams named Walter Payton Man of the Year
Vikings S Madieu Williams was named the 2010 recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Bresnahan returns to Raiders
New Raiders head coach Hue Jackson has added another assistant, naming Chuck Bresnahan the team's defensive coach. It is Bresnahan's second stint with the Raiders.
Raiders hire Wylie to coach O-line
The Raiders hired veteran coach Bob Wylie to be the team's new offensive line coach. Wylie has been coaching professional football for 18 years.
PLAYER NEWS
The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, bringing an end to Carson Palmer's brief tenure as starter in Oakland even before they are done paying the steep price they dealt to acquire him.|||||||
Flynn, a backup in college at LSU to former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, has started just two games in five seasons as a pro. But it's those brief appearances that intrigue many NFL teams. He threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns in a loss at New England in place of an injured Aaron Rodgers late in the 2010 season. He then started the regular-season finale the following season, going 31 for 44 for 480 yards and six touchdown passes in a 45-41 win over D
Flynn will be the Seattle backup to rookie Russell Wilson after Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced that Wilson will start the club's opener. Wilson being named the starter leaves Flynn on the sidelines and according to Carroll understandably disappointed.|||||||
Flynn was Seattle's big free-agent splash in the offseason and the most highly sought after quarterback not named Manning after spending the last few seasons as Aaron Rodgers backup in Green Bay. But Flynn failed to show the same flashes as Wilson during his two preseason opportunities and sat out the game in Kansas City with a sore elbow. Fantasy owners have to be kicking themselves now if they picked up the overhyped Flynn.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll announced on Tuesday that Russell Wilson will start against Kansas City on Friday so there is speculation that Flynn could be the backup to the rookie.|||||||
Flynn has struggled in the preseason and could easily lose the job that seemed to easily be his if he doesn't get his act together. Fantasy owners should monitor the situation closely.
Matt Flynn will get his second straight preseason start for the Seattle Seahawks with rookie Russell Wilson expected to play the second half on Saturday in Denver.|||||||
Flynn was efficient, going 11 of 13 for 71 yards and an interception against Tennessee. Wilson was 12 of 16 for 124 yards, one touchdown passing and one rushing.
Flynn says it was made completely clear before he agreed to join the Seattle Seahawks that he was going into an open competition with incumbent Tarvaris Jackson for the starting quarterback job.|||||||
Flynn said during a conference call on Monday that when he visited with the Seahawks late last week, the entire situation felt comfortable and felt like the team was moving in the right direction. Flynn chose the Pacific Northwest over the chance to be reunited with former Green Bay offensive coordinator Joe Philbin in Miami, where Philbin is the Dolphins' new head coach.
