Oakland Raiders
Tracy Porter - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 186 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Port Allen, LA |
| College | Indiana |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 9th pick by Saints |
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
Porter's return to the field lasted only three plays as he left with a concussion in the first quarter Sunday against Cleveland.|||||||
Porter was banged up in a collision with Josh Gordon after the Browns receiver caught a pass for a short gain. Porter's mouthpiece appeared to go flying through the air after the hit and he stayed down for a brief moment, before walking toward the bench. He talked to the trainers and then headed into the locker room.
Porter missed practice Friday and was still waiting to hear if doctors would clear him to play Sunday against his former team, the New Orleans Saints, after he experienced symptoms similar to those he felt before having a seizure earlier this year.|||||||
In the locker room Friday, Porter said he visited doctors Thursday and they told him "everything looked normal," but they want to make sure he's 100 percent healthy before allowing him to play.
Porter missed practice Thursday amid growing concern about an unspecified illness that apparently has left him dealing with vertigo.|||||||
Porter wasn't allowed to fly to San Diego for the Broncos' last game on Oct. 15 but he returned after the bye week and participated in practices Monday and Wednesday on a limited basis. He missed Thursday's workout and coach John Fox said he was day to day.
The Denver Broncos' beleaguered defense got a boost Monday with the return of safety Quinton Carter, cornerback Tracy Porter and rookie linebacker Danny Trevathan.|||||||
Porter has been out with an illness since Aug. 14.
Porter has been taken by stretcher to an ambulance after breaking up a pass on the second play from scrimmage of New Orleans' game against Tampa Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Porter was communicating with teammates and gave a thumbs-up as he was carted from the field. Porter lay face down and motionless for several seconds after making a hard, low hit on receiver Mike Williams, who also appeared to hurt his left leg on the play. There was no immediate word from Saints officials on Porter's condition.
