Oakland Raiders
Usama Young - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/08/1985 |
| Birthplace | Largo, MD |
| College | Kent State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 2nd pick by Saints |
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos stay in command
The Broncos are cruising, the Chargers fell in another mistake-laden loss, and the undermanned Raiders were crushed by the Ravens.
Ravens set club record with 55 points in blowout win
Joe Flacco threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, and the Ravens set a club record for points in a 55-20 rout of the Raiders on Sunday.
Raiders D-line coach's son dies
The Raiders will be playing with heavy hearts Sunday after the tragic passing of Tyson Williams, son of defensive line coach Terrell Williams.
Raiders activate Bartell, release Lee
The Raiders have activated CB Ron Bartell from the injured reserve/designated for return list and cut CB Pat Lee.
Raiders feeling void at running back
Our sources expect the Raiders to make addressing the RB position a priority after the season.
First-time NFL head coaches impressing
The NFL’s four rookie head coaches, including Tampa Bay's Greg Schiano, are proving they belong at the top of their profession.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos keep winning, Chiefs plummeting
Week Nine in the AFC West was a microcosm of what we’ve seen from the division most of the season, with the Broncos staying ahead of the pack.
Martin's record day leads Bucs past Raiders
Rookie Doug Martin rushed for a franchise-record 251 yards and four touchdowns and the Buccaneers held on to beat the Raiders 42-32 on Sunday.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL’s extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos dominate, Raiders rising
The rest of the division should be worried after watching the Broncos dominate on Sunday night, routing the Saints 34-14.
Turnovers plague Chiefs again in loss to Raiders
Carson Palmer threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, and the Raiders stuffed the struggling Chiefs 26-16 on Sunday.
Thursday's 60-second rant: McFadden will decide Raiders' fate
Darren McFadden has the power to decide whether the Raiders remain in the muck or make a move above the mediocrity in the AFC.
Report: Jones-Drew sprained foot, won't need surgery
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has a sprained foot and won't need surgery, but will miss a few games, according to a published report.
AFC West Spin cycle: Raiders regress and still win
With the rest of the division's teams on bye, the Raiders represented the AFC West with an ugly win over the shorthanded Jaguars.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cleveland Browns have released Young.|||||||
Young was signed as a free agent in 2011. In two seasons with the team he had 19 starts, 118 tackles and four interceptions.
Young sustained a thumb injury that likely will require surgery.|||||||
Young has been replaced on the roster by free agent quarterback Josh Johnson.
Young is back in action for Cleveland.|||||||
Young had been out with a concussion.
Young is out with a concussion for Sunday's game against Oakland.|||||||
Rookie Tashaun Gipson is expected to start in Young's place.
Young will start against Buffalo in place of Eric Hagg, who was beaten for a touchdown pass last week in Cincinnati.|||||||
Young, who started eight games last season, has yet to play a defensive snap this season. Hagg started Cleveland's first two games. He gave up a 44-yard TD pass in the 34-27 loss to the Bengals.
