Oakland Raiders
Mike Jenkins - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 198 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/22/1985 |
| Birthplace | Bradenton, FL |
| College | South Florida |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 25th pick by Cowboys |
Injuries give Heyward-Bey chance to stand out
While the Raiders try to continue winning without their full complement of receivers, the pressure is still on WR Darrius Heyward-Bey to step up and be the No. 1 target.
Campbell to start in Week Nine for Raiders
Raiders head coach Tom Cable has announced that QB Jason Campbell will start on Sunday, as Bruce Gradkowski is still out with a shoulder injury.
Campbell could be one win away from re-taking top spot on depth chart
Raiders head coach Tom Cable said Bruce Gradkowski is still his No. 1 quarterback on Sunday, even though Jason Campbell has been playing much better.
McClain won't speak to media until Raiders sell out
Raiders rookie MLB Rolando McClain broke his media silence on Monday, but only to make a plea for Raiders fans to fill Oakland Coliseum.
Report: MRI reveals high ankle sprain for Asomugha
Pro Football Talk is reporting that Raiders CB Nmamdi Asomugha underwent an MRI that revealed a high ankle sprain on Monday. Asomougha will get a second opinion.
Raiders roll past Seahawks 33-3
Jason Campbell threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns, and Oakland's defense did the rest to help the Raiders even their record at the midpoint of the season with a 33-3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Raiders rookie Houston showing promise, inconsistency
After an impressive start to his career, Raiders rookie DE Lamarr Houston has made less of an impact in recent weeks, according to team observers.
McFadden reclaims backfield in return explosion
If Darren McFadden was playing through an injury Sunday, it certainly didn't look like it.
Raiders set team scoring mark, rout Broncos 59-14
Behind Darren McFadden's four touchdowns, the Raiders scored the most points in their 50-year history Sunday with a 59-14 thrashing of the demoralized Broncos.
Inconsistency at quarterback plagues Raiders
Inconsistent play and personnel at the QB position, which have been issues for the team for several seasons, loom large once again.
Raiders QB Campbell will be game-time decision
Raiders QB Jason Campbell's status for Sunday's game against the Broncos will be decided just before game time, head coach Tom Cable said on Friday.
Raiders’ offense tanks with Campbell under center
Jason Campbell could be facing a demotion in favor of Kyle Boller after his latest performance.
Report: Raiders QB Campbell will undergo MRI
Raiders QB Jason Campbell suffered a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's Week Six loss to the 49ers. CSNBayArea.com is reporting Campbell will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.
Smith's two TD passes lead 49ers past Raiders
Alex Smith threw second-half touchdown passes to Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis and the San Francisco 49ers finally won their first game, beating the Oakland Raiders 17-9 on Sunday in a sloppy, penalty-filled game.
Raiders' Heyward-Bey still underachieving
Although his production has picked up from an invisible rookie season, Oakland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey still isn't recording the type of numbers expected of the 2009 first-round draft choice, according to AFC West Whispers.
PLAYER NEWS
Jenkins has been fined $7,875 for pushing Pierre Garcon to the ground well after the Washington receiver crossed the goal line on a 59-yard touchdown last week.|||||||
The former first-round pick has seen limited playing time as the third cornerback behind Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. He figures to be on the field more with nickel cornerback Orlando Scandrick injured. Jenkins missed training camp and the season opener after offseason shoulder surgery, and complained about not getting a new contract. He's in the final year of his rookie deal.
When asked of his chances of playing in the opener, Jenkins said he didn't know.|||||||
Jenkins passed his physical last week and was eligible to return to practice Saturday. But he missed that day because of migraine headaches. The former Pro Bowler missed all offseason work and training camp because of reconstructive shoulder surgery after last season.
Jenkins still hasn't been cleared to practice with his surgically repaired right shoulder.|||||||
Coach Jason Garrett said Tuesday that Jenkins will continue his rehab and then see Dr. James Andrews for another checkup in "a couple more weeks." Jenkins was in Florida on Monday to follow-up with Andrews, who performed the surgery soon after last season.
Cornerback Mike Jenkins is back at Valley Ranch with the rest of his Dallas Cowboys teammates. After skipping voluntary workouts this offseason, Jenkins rejoined the team Tuesday for the start of a mandatory veteran minicamp. The three-day session is the last for the Cowboys until reporting to training camp in California in late July.|||||||
Jenkins had previously remained home in Florida while rehabilitating from shoulder surgery. Even though he was at the minicamp, he was unable to do much because of the injury. Jenkins is going into the final year of his contract after the Cowboys added two prominent cornerbacks this offseason - free agent Brandon Carr and LSU All-American cornerback Morris Claiborne with the sixth overall draft pick.
Jenkins has returned to practice after leaving practice Wednesday with a knee injury.|||||||
Jenkins warmed up with the full squad and appeared to be fine.
