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 Spin cycle: Week Two
The Chiefs and Raiders are off to woeful starts, and the Chargers are 2-0 for the first time since 2006.
Bush leads Dolphins to first win in Philbin era
Reggie Bush ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, and the Dolphins won a home opener for the first time since 2005 by beating the Raiders 35-13.
Raiders make roster moves before Dolphins game
The Raiders have placed WR Jacoby Ford on season-ending injured reserve and CB Ron Bartell on the reserved/injured list.
Key matchup: Raiders RB Darren McFadden vs. Dolphins front seven
In Friday’s key matchup, respective team strengths will be facing off in a big game for two struggling teams, the Raiders and Dolphins.
Raiders WR Ford to undergo surgery on foot
Raiders WR Jacoby Ford will undergo surgery on his left foot and is expected to be out for “a significant amount of time,” head coach Dennis Allen said.
AFC West Spin cycle: Week One
Philip Rivers and the Chargers get off on the right foot with a win over the Raiders. We take a spin around the AFC West after Week One.
Raiders sign FB Reece to extension
The Raiders announced a contract extension with FB Marcel Reece on Tuesday.
McClain sets out to prove Raiders can rely on him
The Raiders expect MLB Rolando McClain to be more of a leader and a more effective defender in his third season.
Report: Steelers to sign CB Van Dyke
Former Raiders CB DeMarcus Van Dyke will sign with the Steelers, according to Pro Football Talk.
Raiders sign WR Hagan
The Raiders announced Thursday that they have signed veteran free-agent WR Derek Hagan.
Raiders claim three off waivers
The Raiders have claimed DB Phillip Adams, LB Keenan Clayton and OT Willie Smith off waivers.
WR Parrish agrees to terms with Raiders
Hours after being released by the Chargers, WR Roscoe Parrish agreed to terms with the Raiders, Pro Football Talk first reported.
Raiders reduce roster to 75
The Raiders have reduced the team's active roster to the maximum of 75 players in advance of the NFL's Monday deadline.
Raiders show concern for C Wisniewski
Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said C Stefen Wisniewski needs more reps and falls further behind with each day of practice he misses.
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.
