Oakland Raiders
Vance Walker - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 304 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fort Mill, SC |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 7th round, 1st pick by Falcons |
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
Walker has signed his $1.26 million tender as a restricted free agent.|||||||
Walker had 25 tackles with two sacks in his third season with the Falcons in 2011. He also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery while playing in all 16 games as a backup last season. The Falcons would have received a seventh-round draft pick if another team signed Walker and Atlanta did not match the offer.
