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Team Notebook: Oakland Raiders News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Raiders | Gradkowski practices in full Thursday, will start Week 11 Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, and he will start Week 11. Head coach Tom Cable said the move is for the remainder of the season. Raiders | Eugene practices in full Thursday Oakland Raiders FS Hiram Eugene (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, and he should play Week 11. Raiders | Ellis increases work load Thursday Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (shoulder, knee) increased his work load during practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but he could start the team's Week 11 game. Raiders | Three miss practice Thursday Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), WR Javon Walker (hamstring) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and will not be active for Week 11. Raiders | Huff practices in full Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Huff (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. Huff's ankle was bad enough that he needed an MRI exam. Raiders | G. Ellis limited Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (knee, shoulder) was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. Head coach Tom Cable said Elllis could possibly play Week 11. Raiders | Three miss practice Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders LB Ricky Brown (ankle), WR Nick Miller (tibia) and FS Hiram Eugene (shoulder) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. Raiders | Schilens to start in place of Murphy Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Chaz Schilens will start in place of WR Louis Murphy Week 11. Raiders | Extend stadium lease through 2013 David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have extended the Coliseum's lease through the 2013 season. Raiders | Gradkowski named starter David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have named QB Bruce Gradkowski the starter heading into Week 11. Raiders | Eugene could start in Week 11 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders FS Hiram Eugene could start at free safety in Week 11 if FS Michael Huff (ankle) is unable to play. Raiders | McFadden not an option to return kicks Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will not be used as a kick returner, according to head coach Tom Cable, despite having success in that role in college. Raiders | Russell remains starter for now Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell remains the team's starting quarterback for the time being, in part because of a hamstring injury suffered by QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) in Week 10. Head coach Tom Cable wants to meet with his quarterbacks, go over the plan for Week 11 and the rest of the season, and put that plan in motion, which could take more time than expected. "We haven't gotten anywhere with that decision," Cable said Monday, Nov. 16. "We hoped to be able to talk about it now, but we're not ready to do that." The discussions will be among Cable and his quarterbacks, with managing general partner Al Davis not influencing the decision, Cable said. QB Charlie Frye also is a viable option to start. Raiders | Gradkowski questionable for Week 11 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) is questionable for Week 11 with a hamstring strain, according to head coach Tom Cable. Raiders | Huff questionable for Week 11 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Huff (ankle) is questionable for Week 11 with an ankle sprain, according to head coach Tom Cable. Raiders | Cable to announce starting quarterback Wednesday Paul Gutierrez, of the Sacramento Bee, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has promised a decision would be announced by Wednesday, Nov. 18, on the team's starting quarterback for Week 11. Raiders | Frye could get starting nod Week 11 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said QB Charlie Frye will be considered when the team decides which quarterback will start in Week 11. Raiders | Mistakes on consecutive plays reason for Russell benching Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said QB JaMarcus Russell misread consecutive plays when receivers were open, which lead Cable to bench Russell. Raiders | Opponent says Russell does not read whole field Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Kansas City Chiefs SS Mike Brown said Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell usually only reads one side of the field, which makes it easier for a defense. "Obviously, he's been struggling a little bit. He's turned the ball over more than any quarterback in the league. That's something that we talked about. And usually he only looks at one side of the field. He doesn't read the whole field," Brown said. Raiders | Russell unsure why he was benched Week 10 Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell said he is not sure why he was benched in Week 10. "I really can't explain it. I really don't know what to say about it, but that was his decision, and just move on from it," Russell said. Russell has completed only 47.1 percent of his passes this season and has thrown two touchdowns and nine interceptions. Raiders | McFadden quiet in return Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) had 11 yards rushing on four carries in his return to action in Week 10. Raiders | Bush rushes for over 100 yards in Week 10 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush rushed for 119 yards on 14 carries in Week 10. Raiders | Heyward-Bey could see playing time reduced Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said WR Darrius Heyward-Bey could lose playing time if his production does not increase. "I think so. I absolutely think so," Cable said following Week 10. Heyward-Bey had one catch for 22 yards in the game, in addition to two red zone drops. Raiders | T. Kelly, Huff injured Week 10 CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders DT Tommy Kelly (ribs) suffered a rib injury Week 10, and FS Michael Huff (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle. Both players were unable to finish the game. Raiders | Russell might not start Week 11 CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said QB JaMarcus Russell might not start the team's Week 11 game. Cable said he would have more to say on the situation Monday, Nov. 16, when he looks at the film. Cable has not ruled out having QB Charlie Frye start the game. Raiders | Russell benched again Week 10 CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell was benched Week 10 for the second time this season. QB Bruce Gradkowski replaced Russell in the game. Raiders | C. Green injured Week 10 CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders OT Cornell Green (undisclosed) was shaken up with an undisclosed injury Week 10, but he was able to return to the game. Raiders | Week 10 Inactives The Oakland Raiders have declared QB Charlie Frye, OG Erik Pears, DL Greg Ellis, WR Javon Walker, OT Khalif Barnes, WR Nick Miller, LB Ricky Brown, WR Todd Watkins inactive for Week 10. Raiders | Walker still feels he is in his prime Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring), who has asked for his release from the team, believes he is in his prime and can help another NFL team. "That would be nice," Walker said, "because, the thing about it is, it's not that I can't play. I can play. From everyone who sees me at practice, I still got it going on." Raiders | R. Brown could be placed on IR Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders LB Ricky Brown (ankle) is out of his cast and the stability in his ankle is good. However, head coach Tom Cable acknowledged the possibility of placing Brown on Injured Reserve. Raiders | McFadden unsure of role in Week 10 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will play in Week 10, but he is unsure of what exactly his workload will be. "I don't know. It's a process you have to go through. You don't go to the bottom and jump right back to the top. You've got to go out there and work for it. Right now I'm just working myself back in," McFadden said. Raiders | Cable won’t name starting running back for Week 10 CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has refused to reveal his starting running back for Week 10, even though RB Darren McFadden (knee) will play in the game. Cable said he wants to keep their opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, guessing for as long as possible. Raiders | Ellis takes part in practice Friday Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (shoulder, knee) took part in the team's practice Friday, Nov. 13, and is listed as questionable for Week 10. Head coach Tom Cable said Ellis did 40 to 50 percent of the snaps in practice, and that Ellis will be a game-time decision. Raiders | C. Green practices Friday, will start Week 10 Oakland Raiders OT Cornell Green (calf) practiced Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will start. Raiders | Stewart practices Friday, will play Week 10 Oakland Raiders TE Tony Stewart (chest) practiced Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will play as the backup tight end. Raiders | McFadden practices Friday, will play Week 10 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will play. Raiders | Two practice Friday, will play Week 10 Oakland Raiders WR Chaz Schilens (foot) and OG Robert Gallery (fibula) practiced Friday, Nov. 13. Both are listed as probable for Week 10 and will play. Raiders | Three miss practice Friday, out for Week 10 Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), LB Ricky Brown (ankle) and WR Javon Walker (hamstring) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 13, and are out for Week 10. Raiders | Walker asks for release Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker has asked the Raiders for his release. Raiders | Walker injured during practice Thursday Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during practice Thursday, Nov. 12, and he was unable to finish. Raiders | McFadden practices Thursday, will start Week 10 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) practiced without limits Thursday, Nov. 12, and will start Week 10. Raiders | Two practice Thursday, will start Week 10 Oakland Raiders OG Robert Gallery (fibula) and OT Cornell Green (calf) practiced without limits Thursday, Nov. 12, and both will start Week 10. Raiders | Two practice Thursday, will play Week 10 Oakland Raiders WR Chaz Schilens (foot) and TE Tony Stewart (chest) practiced without limits Thursday, Nov. 12, and both will be available to play Week 10. Raiders | Two miss practice Thursday, out for Week 10 Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 12, and neither player will play Week 10. Raiders | Ellis misses practice Thursday Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (shoulder, knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He could practice Friday, Nov. 13, and has not been ruled out for Week 10. |
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