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: 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 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.
