Oakland Raiders
Rashad Jennings - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 228 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1985 |
| Birthplace | Forest, VA |
| College | Liberty |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 7th round, 41st pick by Jaguars |
Poll: Raiders' Jackson won't better Cable's record
ProFootballWeekly.com readers are casting doubt on the chances for immediate success of new Oakland head coach Hue Jackson.
Raiders dismiss several assistant coaches
Several Raiders assistant coaches have been ousted by new head coach Hue Jackson, according to the Oakland Tribune.
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Most people would look at the 2007 draft and say the Raiders made a mistake drafting JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson. Not Al Davis.
Could Ochocinco land in Oakland?
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Raiders will push to re-sign TE Miller
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League tells Jackson to cut ties with supplement company
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Jackson wants to finish job Cable started
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Marshall's departure could be start of defensive shake-up for Raiders
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Report: Cable files grievance against Davis
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Report: Raiders part ways with D-coordinator Marshall
Defensive coordinator John Marshall will not be returning to the Raiders in 2011, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
A team of destiny
The 1980 Oakland Raiders became the NFL's first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl. Looking back on that season, LB Rod Martin says he and his teammates never considered themselves underdogs.
Report: Asomugha's contract voided, making him free agent
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Raiders unlikely to dump Lechler over remarks
Although Oakland signed another punter in the wake of Shane Lechler's negative remarks about the organization, the team doesn't figure to trade the punter, according to AFC West Whispers.
Jackson awaits interview with Raiders
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PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have signed safety Reggie Smith and Jennings to free agent contracts. General manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deals Thursday.|||||||
Jennings replaces Mike Goodson as the backup to Darren McFadden. He has rushed for 944 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 61 passes in 38 games with Jacksonville. After missing the 2011 season with a knee injury, Jennings returned to play 10 games last season and start six. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry.
Jennings was ruled out for Sunday's game against New England.|||||||
Jennings passed his concussion test but has a shoulder injury and missed practice all week. Montell Owens will make his third consecutive start.
Jennings ran for 59 yards on 17 carries in his first start for the injured Maurice Jones-Drew on Sunday against the Packers.|||||||
Jennings will likely get at least a couple more starts to impress as the Jaguars believe Jones-Drew's sprained foot will see him miss a few games.
Jennings is inactive for Week 3.|||||||
Jennings (knee) had been listed as doubtful.
Jennings was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.|||||||
While many expected Jennings to post big numbers after an impressive campaign last season, he unfortunately won't get that chance.