Raiders WR Javon Walker eager to get back on field after mysterious offseason knee operation

NAPA, Calif. — Exactly one year ago Friday, Javon Walker went in to see Al Davis and told the Oakland Raiders owner he wanted to retire just months after signing a $55 million contract.

Raiders sign top pick Heyward-Bey to 5-year deal with $23.5 million guaranteed

NAPA, Calif. — Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey signed a five-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million.

AP source: Raiders sign top pick Heyward-Bey to 5-year deal with $23.5 million guaranteed

NAPA, Calif. — Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey agreed with the Oakland Raiders on a five-year contract Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million.

DE Derrick Burgess, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey absent as Raiders open training camp

NAPA, Calif. — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Burgess and first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey were no-shows Wednesday as the Oakland Raiders opened training camp.