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'{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2013}} {{Infobox NFL season | logo = | team = Oakland Raiders | year = 2012 | record = 4–12 | division_place = 3rd [[AFC West]] | coach = [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]] | owner = [[Mark Davis (American football)|Mark Davis]] | general manager = [[Reggie McKenzie (linebacker)|Reggie McKenzie]] | stadium = [[O.co Coliseum]] | radio = [[KITS|Live 105 KITS]] | playoffs = ''did not qualify'' | uniform = | pro bowlers = | colors = Silver, Black {{Color box|#c4c8cb}} {{Color box|black}} | shortnavlink = Raiders seasons }} The '''{{nfly|2012}} [[Oakland Raiders]] [[List of Oakland Raiders seasons|season]]''' was the franchise's 43rd season in the [[National Football League]] and the 53rd overall. It was the first season under head coach [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]], who replaced [[Hue Jackson]], who was fired one week after the [[2011 Oakland Raiders season|2011]] season ended. It was also the first full season without the ownership of longtime owner [[Al Davis]], who died on October 8, 2011, and the first season with a non-Davis family member as the general manager since {{nfly|1972}}, as [[Reggie McKenzie (linebacker)|Reggie McKenzie]] was hired from the [[Green Bay Packers]]' organization by Al Davis' son [[Mark Davis (American football)|Mark]] on January 10 to be the GM of the team, and was given full autonomy over the football operations. McKenzie fired Jackson on his first day and hired Allen 2 weeks later. The Raiders failed to improve on their 8–8 record in [[2011 Oakland Raiders season|2011]], securing them into their tenth consecutive non-winning season and the tenth consecutive elimination from postseason contention.The Raiders also clinched their divisional rank, securing their fifth consecutive season since 2007 which they finished third or fourth. This was also the first time since the [[2009 NFL Season]] that the team finished with a record below 8-8. The team did however upset the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], whom they also defeated in the [[2006 NFL Season]], when the Raiders finished the year 2-14 and claimed the first overall pick in the draft. {{TOC limit|3}} ==Personnel changes== * On January 3, it was reported on a local radio show – ''95.7 The Game'' – that the Raiders had fired their entire defensive staff following a season that saw the Raiders post some of the worst defensive stats in franchise history. The radio show claimed that [[Defensive Coordinator]] [[Chuck Bresnahan]] had been fired along with all his assistants, among them linebackers coach [[Greg Biekert]], cornerbacks coach [[Rod Woodson]] and safeties coach Aaron Ross. When approached for comment, then Raiders' Senior Executive [[John Herrera (gridiron football)|John Herrera]] was quoted as saying ' ''that's not accurate'' ' when commenting on the report.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rosenthal, Gregg |title=Raiders deny that Bresnahan has been fired |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/03/raiders-deny-that-bresnahan-has-been-fired/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=January 3, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> On January 5, a follow-up report by [[NBC]]'s ''Pro Football Talk'' reporter Gregg Rosenthal confirmed that the Raiders would indeed be firing their entire defensive staff. The supposed earlier denial by John Herrera was clarified and that the Raiders had informed all of the concerned coaches that they would not be brought back, but would be required to complete the remaining two weeks of their contracts.<ref>{{cite news |author=Pomin, Ernie |title=Chuck Bresnahan, Rod Woodson indeed out as Raiders' defensive coaches |url=http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2012/1/5/2685183/chuck-bresnahan-rod-woodson-indeed-out-as-raiders-defensive-coaches |publisher=bayarea.sbnation.com |date=January 5, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> [[File:Brian Hartline chased by Tyvon Branch and Joselio Hanson.jpg|thumb|260px|Oakland playing at the [[Miami Dolphins]] on September 16, 2012]] * On January 6, the Raiders announced that then current [[Green Bay Packers]] director of football operations [[Reggie McKenzie (linebacker)|Reggie McKenzie]], would become their new general manager.<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Packers' executive to be Raiders GM |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7430468/oakland-raiders-hire-reggie-mckenzie-green-bay-packers-gm |publisher=espn.com |date=January 6, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> The hiring was confirmed at a news conference on January 10. McKenzie had spent 4 seasons with the then Los Angeles Raiders as a player from 1985 to 1988. He began his career as a front office executive with the Packers in 1994 as a ''Pro Personnel Assistant'' and steadily rose through the ranks, eventually overseeing all of the Packers' scouting efforts and player evaluations as well as being heavily involved in the Packers' [[NFL draft|drafting]] decisions. McKenzie will become the first person besides the late [[Al Davis]] to hold the position of general manager since Davis assumed the role in 1972.<ref>{{cite news |author= Oakland Raiders |title=McKenzie introduced as General Manager |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/McKenzie-Introduced-as-General-Manager/14bb5161-8b42-4139-917f-9e691bb6768a |publisher=raiders.com |date=January 10, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On January 10, at an official news conference introducing Reggie McKenzie as the new GM, McKenzie conducted his first act in the capacity of GM by announcing that the Raiders would be parting ways with [[Head Coach]] [[Hue Jackson]] after only one season in the job. Jackson had arrived in [[2010 Oakland Raiders season|2010]] as the team's [[offensive coordinator]] under then head coach [[Tom Cable]] and swiftly turned the Raiders' offense into one of the league's highest-scoring offenses. Jackson was then promoted to the position of head coach after Al Davis had fired Tom Cable at the end of the 2010 season. McKenzie cited the need to start anew as the reason for firing Jackson, stating ' ''I felt there was a need for change at the head-coaching position, from the top. We're moving into a new era. No disrespect to Coach Jackson, but this was something I wanted to do, start anew.'' ' <ref>{{cite news |author=Kaberon, Eli |title=McKenzie wants his own coach in Oakland |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/10/mckenzie-wants-his-own-coach-in-oakland |publisher=profootballweekly.com |date=January 10, 2012 |accessdate=April 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301015751/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/10/mckenzie-wants-his-own-coach-in-oakland |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |dead-url=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> * On January 22, current Defensive Line coach [[Mike Waufle]] was allowed to leave the Raiders and take up the same position with the [[St. Louis Rams]]. Waufle had been a widely respected coach within the team and received regular praise from veteran defensive linemen [[Richard Seymour]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Report: Raiders assistant goes to Rams |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/39049/report-raiders-assistant-goes-to-rams |publisher=espn.go.com |date=January 22, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On January 27, 3 days after the first reports were made, the Raiders officially announced [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]] as their new head coach, replacing the fired Hue Jackson. Allen had been the current division rival [[Denver Broncos]]' defensive coordinator. At 39, Allen becomes one of the youngest Head Coaches in the league. As defensive coordinator he had helped turn the Broncos' worst-ranked defense into an aggressive, solid unit in 2011. Allen was signed to a four-year deal and becomes the first defensive-minded head coach hired by the Raiders since the hiring of legendary coach [[John Madden]]. GM Reggie McKenzie has promised Allen the freedom to pick and choose his own assistants and have a say on player signings and drafting, input that very few of the Raiders' head coaches had had in the Al Davis era.<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders announce Dennis Allen hiring |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7510400/oakland-raiders-confirm-hiring-dennis-allen-new-head-coach |publisher=espn.go.com |date=January 27, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> [[File:Phillip Adams and Jimmy Wilson.jpg|thumb|240px|Raiders running back Phillip Adams runs with the ball against Miami, September 16]] * On February 2, the Raiders announced the hiring of current [[Houston Texans]]' quarterbacks coach [[Greg Knapp]] as their new offensive coordinator. Knapp took over from [[Al Saunders]], who was reassigned within the Raiders' coaching structure. Knapp had a previous stint with the Raiders in [[2007 Oakland Raiders season|2007]] and [[2008 Oakland Raiders season|2008]], where he helped the Raiders become one of the league's best rushing teams as they ranked 6th and 10th respectively. Knapp also became the first assistant coach to be hired by Allen in his capacity as head coach.<ref>{{cite news |author=Mehrwein, David |title=Greg Knapp hired as Raiders' Offensive Coordinator: Fan Reaction |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-10922106 |publisher=sports.yahoo.com |date=February 2, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On February 2, the Raiders hired [[Frank Pollack (American football)|Frank Pollack]] as their new offensive line coach. Pollack had previously coached the Houston Texans' offensive line for the past 5 seasons and helped create a rushing offense that had ranked in the top two over the past two seasons. Pollack is schooled in the [[Zone Blocking]] philosophy that the Raiders are looking to implement.<ref>{{cite news |author=San Francisco Chronicle |title=Frank Pollack is Raiders' Offensive Line coach |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/01/SPN01N1AV7.DTL |publisher=sfgate.com |date=February 2, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On February 6, the Raiders announced the hiring of [[Jason Tarver]] as their new defensive coordinator and replacement for the fired Chuck Bresnahan. Tarver had previously spent a decade with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as a defensive assistant before moving to [[Stanford University|Stanford]], where he became a co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach. During his time with the [[Stanford Cardinal football|Cardinal]], he coached on a defense that was ranked either 1st or 2nd in every major rush defense category.<ref>{{cite news |author=Dermody, K.C. |title=Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as Defensive Coordinator: Fan Reaction |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-10932011 |publisher=sports.yahoo.com |date=February 6, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On February 8, the Raiders announced that veteran offensive coach Al Saunders would be staying with the team in his new role as ''Senior Offensive Assistant''. Saunders, who had spent 2011 as the Raiders' Offensive Coordinator under Hue Jackson, was allowed to interview for other posts – notably for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' vacant Offensive Coordinator's job – but instead returned to the team.<ref>{{cite news |author=McDonald, Jerry |title=Raiders retain Al Saunders as an assistant coach |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_19920410 |publisher=mercurynews.com |date=February 8, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On February 14, the Raiders announced the hiring of six assistants; quarterbacks coach [[John DeFilippo]] – returning for his second stint with the Raiders -, defensive backs coaches [[Johnnie Lynn]] & [[Clayton Lopez]], tight ends coach [[Mark Hutson]], wide receivers coach [[Ted Gilmore]] and Defensive Line coach Terrell Williams. Hutson, Gilmore and Williams are all making their first coaching appearances in the NFL. Hutson had been a tight ends and offensive line coach at the collegiate level since 1990, recently working with [[Tulane University|Tulane]]. Gilmore had previously worked under ex-Raider Head Coach [[Lane Kiffin]] at [[University of Southern California|USC]], and Terrell Williams had been a defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator for [[Texas A&M]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Raiders add six assistants |url=http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120214/wire/202151064 |publisher=pressdemocrat.com |date=February 14, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> * On February 17, the Raiders and long-serving Senior Executive [[John Herrera (gridiron football)|John Herrera]] agreed on a mutual separation. Herrera had joined the team in 1963 as an errand runner and would go on to hold a position of considerable power within the organisation that saw him oversee media and public relations as well as personnel and business decisions. He formed a close friendship with Al Davis over the years. Noted for being a controversial figure at times, he was characterised by his confrontational personality, culminating in a physical exchange with ''San Jose Mercury News'' columnist Tim Kawakami in 2008. Herrera later announced his retirement from football.<ref>{{cite news |author=San Francisco Chronicle |title=Al Davis aide John Herrara is leaving Raiders |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/16/SPI21N8VGB.DTL |publisher=sfgate.com |date=February 17, 2012 |accessdate=March 24, 2012}}</ref> ==Roster changes== ===Free agents=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" |- ! Position !! Player !! {{Abbr|Tag|Free Agent Tag: UFA – Unrestricted Free Agent; RFA – Restricted Free Agent; ERFA – Exclusive-Rights Free Agent}} !! 2012 Team !! Notes |- style="background:silver;" | [[Tackle (American football)|OT]] || [[Khalif Barnes]] || UFA || Oakland Raiders || re-signed March 21<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders confirm Khalif Barnes deal |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7723711/2012-nfl-free-agency-oakland-raiders-announce-one-year-deal-lineman-khalif-barnes |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 22, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Linebacker#Outside linebacker|OLB]] || [[Darryl Blackstock]] || UFA || [[Baltimore Ravens]] || |- | [[Quarterback|QB]] || [[Kyle Boller]] || UFA || TBD || |- | [[Tight end|TE]] || [[Kevin Boss]] || Released || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] || signed with the Chiefs on March 16<ref>{{cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Chiefs sign tight end Kevin Boss |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7693656/2012-nfl-free-agency-kansas-city-chiefs-kevin-boss-sign-3-year-9m-deal |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 15, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- style="background:silver;" | [[Safety (American football position)#Strong safety|SS]] || [[Tyvon Branch]] || Franchised || Oakland Raiders || assigned [[franchise tag]] on March 2,<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders place tag on Tyvon Branch |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7635153/oakland-raiders-place-franchise-tag-safety-tyvon-branch |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 2, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> signed tender on May 7,<ref>{{cite news |author=LaCanfora, Jason |title=Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch signs franchise tag |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828eb838/article/oakland-raiders-safety-tyvon-branch-signs-franchise-tag |publisher=nfl.com |date=May 7, 2012 |accessdate=May 8, 2012}}</ref> signed four-year contract on July 14<ref>{{cite news |author=Sessler, Marc |title=Tyvon Branch, Oakland Raiders reach four-year deal |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82a8c34e/article/tyvon-branch-oakland-raiders-reach-fouryear-deal |publisher=nfl.com |date=July 14, 2012 |accessdate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> |- style="background:silver;" | [[Defensive end|DE]] || [[Mason Brodine]] || ERFA || Oakland Raiders || assigned tender on March 12,<ref name="FreeAgentTenders">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders make Free Agent tenders and confirm restructure |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Make-Free-Agent-Tenders--Confirm-Restructure/6bbdd14a-185d-4d49-b0cf-13a546cebff3 |publisher=raiders.com |date=March 12, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> signed tender on April 2,<ref name="RetainedExclusiveRights">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders re-sign DE Brodine, DB McCann |url=http://www.raiders.com/team/transactions.html |publisher=Raiders.com |date=April 2, 2012 |accessdate=April 13, 2012}}</ref> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts">{{cite news|author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Reduce Roster to 75 Players |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Reduce-Roster-to-75-Players/cb9cc335-c8e0-4109-b156-da2b413ca2f5 |publisher=raiders.com |date=August 27, 2012 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Linebacker#Middle linebacker|MLB]]/OLB || [[Ricky Brown]] || Released || Baltimore Ravens|| |- style="background:silver;" | [[Defensive Tackle|DT]]/DE || [[Desmond Bryant]] || RFA || Oakland Raiders || assigned tender on March 12,<ref name="FreeAgentTenders"/> signed tender on June 6<ref>{{cite news |author=Alper, Josh |title=Desmond Bryant signs his restricted free agent tender with Raiders |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/06/desmond-bryant-signs-his-restricted-free-agent-tender-with-raiders/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=June 6, 2012 |accessdate=June 7, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Running back|RB]] || [[Michael Bush]] || UFA || [[Chicago Bears]] || signed with the Bears on March 22<ref>{{cite news |author=Smith, Michael David |title=Bears sign Michael Bush |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/bears-sign-michael-bush/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=March 22, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | QB || [[Jason Campbell]] || UFA || Chicago Bears || signed with the Bears on March 13<ref>{{cite news |author=Silva, Evan |title=Jason Campbell is Jay Cutler's new backup in Chicago |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/jason-campbell-is-jay-cutlers-new-backup-in-chicago/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=March 13, 2012 |accessdate=March 13, 2012}}</ref> |- style="background:silver;" | [[Guard (American football)|OG]] || [[Cooper Carlisle]] || Released || Oakland Raiders || released on March 14,<ref>{{cite news |author=Silva, Evan |title=Raiders release Cooper Carlisle and John Henderson |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/raiders-release-cooper-carlisle-and-john-henderson/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=March 14, 2012 |accessdate=April 13, 2012}}</ref> re-signed on March 19<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Report |title=Raiders re-sign G Cooper Carlisle |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Raiders-re-sign-G-Cooper-Carlisle?blockID=673086 |publisher=csnbayarea.com |date=March 19, 2012 |accessdate=March 19, 2012}}</ref> |- | RB/[[American football positions#Special teams|ST]] || [[Rock Cartwright]] || UFA || [[San Francisco 49ers]] || signed with the 49ers on March 16<ref>{{cite news |author=Sando, Mike |title=49ers confirm Carlos Rogers deal, sign Rock Cartwright |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7697809/san-francisco-49ers-announce-carlos-rogers-deal-sign-rock-cartwright |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 16, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- style="background:silver;" | [[Safety (American football position)#Free safety|FS]] || [[Matt Giordano]] ||UFA || Oakland Raiders || re-signed April 16<ref>{{cite news |author=Florio, Mike |title=Raiders bring back Matt Giordano |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/raiders-bring-back-matt-giordano/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=April 16, 2012 |accessdate=April 17, 2012}}</ref> |- | OLB || [[Quentin Groves]] || UFA || [[Arizona Cardinals]] || signed with the Cardinals on May 24<ref>{{cite news |author=Davis Smith, Michael |title=Cardinals sign Quentin Groves |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/24/cardinals-sign-quentin-groves/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=May 24, 2012 |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> |- | DT || [[John Henderson (defensive tackle)|John Henderson]] || Released || TBD || |- | OT/OG || [[Stephon Heyer]] || UFA || [[New York Jets]] || signed with the Jets on May 29<ref>{{cite news |author=Florio, Mike |title=Jets bring in a couple of new tackles |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/jets-bring-in-a-couple-of-new-tackles/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=May 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Wide receiver|WR]] || [[T. J. Houshmandzadeh]] || UFA || TBD || |- style="background:silver;" | [[Defensive back|DB]]/ST || [[Bryan McCann]] || ERFA || Oakland Raiders || assigned tender on March 12,<ref name="FreeAgentTenders"/> signed tender on April 2<ref name="RetainedExclusiveRights"/> |- | DE/OLB || [[Jarvis Moss]] || UFA || TBD || |- style="background:silver;" | [[Fullback (American football)|FB]] || [[Marcel Reece]] || ERFA || Oakland Raiders || assigned tender on March 12,<ref name="FreeAgentTenders"/> signed tender on June 4<ref>{{cite news |author=Silva, Evan |title=Marcel Reece signs $540,000 tender |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/04/marcel-reece-signs-540000-tender/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=June 4, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Cornerback|CB]] || [[Stanford Routt]] || Released || Kansas City Chiefs || signed with the Chiefs on February 20<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=CB Stanford Routt to join Chiefs |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/40065/cb-stanford-routt-to-join-chiefs |publisher=espn.go.com |date=February 20, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Center (American football)|C]] || [[Samson Satele]] || UFA || [[Indianapolis Colts]] || signed with the Colts on March 21<ref>{{cite news |author= Associated Press |title=Colts sign Samson Satele |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7718498/free-agent-center-samson-satele-signs-indianapolis-colts |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 21, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | WR || [[Chaz Schilens]] || UFA || New York Jets || signed with the Jets on March 16<ref>{{cite news |author=Cimini, Rich |title=Drew Stanton, Chaz Schilens sign with New York Jets |url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7697673/drew-stanton-chaz-schilens-sign-new-york-jets |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 16, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | DE/OLB || [[Trevor Scott]] || UFA || [[New England Patriots]] || signed with the Patriots on March 19<ref>{{cite news |author=Reiss, Mike |title='Prove it' deals for Scott, Cole |url= http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4719460/prove-it-deals-for-scott-cole |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 20, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |- | CB || [[Lito Sheppard]] || UFA || TBD || |- | OLB/DE || [[Kamerion Wimbley]] || Released || [[Tennessee Titans]] || signed with the Titans on March 20<ref>{{cite news |author=Kuharsky, Paul |title=Wimbley helps address biggest deficiency |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/35383/wimbley-helps-address-biggest-deficiency |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 20, 2012 |accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> |} {| |- | style="background:silver; border:1px solid #black; width:2em;"| | Player re-signed by the Raiders |} ===Signings=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" |- ! Position !! Player !! {{tooltip|Tag|Free Agent Tag: UFA – Unrestricted Free Agent; RFA – Restricted Free Agent; ERFA – Exclusive-Rights Free Agent; WVR – Claimed off waivers}} !! 2011 team !! Notes |- | [[Cornerback|CB]] || [[Ron Bartell]] || UFA || [[St. Louis Rams]] || signed to a one-year contract on March 16<ref name="FreeAgentSignings">{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders sign CB Ronald Bartell, G Mike Brisiel |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7698759/oakland-raiders-sign-cb-ronald-bartell-g-mike-brisiel |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 16, 2012 |accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Linebacker|LB]] || [[Korey Bosworth]] || UFA || [[Detroit Lions]]<small>(2012)</small> || signed on August 16,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign LB Korey Bosworth |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Korey-Bosworth/b1c7bf2a-423e-4a85-9449-2a79fd135a97 |publisher=raiders.com |date=August 16, 2012 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Guard (American football)|OG]] || [[Mike Brisiel]] || UFA || [[Houston Texans]] || signed to a five-year contract on March 16<ref name="FreeAgentSignings"/> |- | [[Wide receiver|WR]] || [[Duke Calhoun]] || UFA || [[New York Giants]] || signed on April 20,<ref>{{cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Raiders sign WR Duke Calhoun |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=7836789 |publisher=espn.go.com |date=April 20, 2012 |accessdate=May 2, 2012}}</ref> placed on injured reserve |- | [[Punter (football)|P]]/[[Placekicker|K]] || [[Eddy Carmona]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders sign seven Free Agents |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Seven-Free-Agents/c78a12cd-3dd7-4515-81a1-5fe4b0054e39 |publisher=raiders.com |date=May 14, 2012 |accessdate=May 15, 2012}}</ref> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Announce Roster Moves |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Roster-Moves/f147c0b9-de3b-4ab2-ae02-8879da421314 |publisher=raiders.com |date=August 31, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903225847/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Roster-Moves/f147c0b9-de3b-4ab2-ae02-8879da421314 |archive-date=September 3, 2012 |dead-url=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |- | [[Defensive end|DE]] || [[Wayne Dorsey]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Tight end|TE]] || [[Kyle Efaw]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | CB || [[Coye Francies]] || UFA || [[Seattle Seahawks]]<small>(2012)</small> || claimed off waivers on August 29<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Claim Defensive Back Coye Francies |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Claim-Defensive-Back-Coye-Francies/e1f69a8c-3ba1-4d14-9f5b-cefc301ba563 |publisher=raiders.com |date=August 29, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2012}}</ref> |- | CB || [[Joselio Hanson]] || UFA || [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<small>(2012)</small> || signed on September 3<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign Veteran Cornerback Joselio Hanson |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Veteran-Cornerback-Joselio-Hanson/ff0bbd13-f985-4d04-bcc1-c3f1c8d03be6 |publisher=raiders.com |date=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2012}}</ref> |- | TE || [[Andre Hardy (Tight end)|Andre Hardy]] || UFA || – || signed on April 12,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders sign TE Hardy |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-TE-Andre-Hardy/65a4be0f-e9c3-4ea7-9e61-d0912104a3f3 |publisher=raiders.com |date=April 12, 2012 |accessdate=April 13, 2012}}</ref> waived on May 14<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders cut college hoopster |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/44115/raiders-cut-college-hoopster |publisher=espn.go.com |date=May 14, 2012| accessdate=May 15, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Tackle (American football)#Offensive tackle|OT]] || [[Kevin Haslam (American football player)|Kevin Haslam]] || UFA || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | OT || [[Nick Howell]] || UFA || [[New Orleans Saints]]<small>(2012)</small> || signed on June 8,<ref name="SignHowellCutRobinson">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Add Howell, Release Robinson |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-Howell-Release-Robinson/fb3ee786-60a7-4ef1-b007-efcc6b051942 |publisher=raiders.com |date=June 8, 2012 |accessdate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | TE || [[Tory Humphrey]] || UFA || New Orleans Saints || signed on June 12,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign TE Tory Humphrey |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-TE-Tory-Humphrey/5e616282-d25a-41bb-a4e9-dc795125b399 |publisher=raiders.com |date=June 12, 2012 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> waived-placed on injured reserve on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | CB || [[Pat Lee (American football)|Pat Lee]] || UFA || [[Green Bay Packers]] || signed to a one-year contract on March 21<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Report |title=Report: Raiders sign former Packers DB Pat Lee |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Report-Raiders-sign-former-Packers-DB-Pa?blockID=674316 |publisher=csnbayarea.com |date=March 21, 2012 |accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Quarterback|QB]] || [[Matt Leinart]] || UFA || Houston Texans || signed to a one-year contract on May 1<ref>{{cite news |author=Wyche, Steve |title=Matt Leinart signs with Raiders after workout |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828cb518/article/matt-leinart-signs-with-oakland-raiders-after-workout?module=HP11_headline_stack |publisher=nfl.com |date=May 1, 2012 |accessdate=May 2, 2012}}</ref> |- | CB || [[LeQuan Lewis]] || UFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> released on June 22<ref>{{cite news |author=Wilson, Aaron |title=Raiders have cut cornerback LeQuan Lewis |url=http://profootball.scout.com/2/1197997.html |publisher=profootball.scout.com |date=June 22, 2012 |accessdate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> |- | [[Center (American football)|C]] || [[Colin Miller (American football)|Colin Miller]] || UFA || – || signed on May 8,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders add offensive linemen Colin Miller |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-Offensive-Lineman-Colin-Miller/f4dbf974-88f3-4e9a-9cf9-220d1c427c53 |publisher=raiders.com |date=May 8, 2012 |accessdate=May 9, 2012}}</ref> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> added to practice squad on September 2<ref name="PracticSquadSignings">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Fill Out Practice Squad |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Fill-Out-Practice-Squad/7a61fdc4-5da3-452d-8ac8-b16a2bcb41e4 |publisher=raiders.com |date=September 2, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2012}}</ref> |- | QB || [[Kyle Newhall-Caballero]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 22,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders add QB Kyle Newhall-Caballero |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-QB-Kyle-Newhall-Caballero/1abdddde-33ce-43d8-a98a-bddda118baab |publisher=raiders.com |date=May 22, 2012 |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | WR/[[Return specialist|RS]] || [[Roscoe Parrish]] || UFA || [[San Diego Chargers]]<small>(2012)</small> || signed on August 28,<ref>{{cite news |author=Florio, Mike |title=Raiders reel in Roscoe Parrish |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/27/raiders-reel-in-roscoe-parrish/ |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=August 28, 2012 |accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref> cut on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Fullback (American football)|FB]] || [[TréShawn Robinson]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> released on June 8<ref name="SignHowellCutRobinson"/> |- | FB || [[Owen Schmitt]] || UFA || Philadelphia Eagles || signed to a one-year contract on May 15<ref>{{cite news |author=McIntyre, Brian |title=Fullback Owen Schmitt signs with Oakland Raiders |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8291e9b0/article/fullback-owen-schmitt-signs-with-oakland-raiders |publisher=nfl.com |date=May 15, 2012 |accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref> |- | WR || [[Travionte Session]] || UDFA || – || signed on May 14 after participating as a tryout during the rookie mini-camp,<ref name="FreeAgentTryouts"/> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> added to practice squad on September 2<ref name="PracticSquadSignings"/> |- |CB || [[Shawntae Spencer]] || UFA || [[San Francisco 49ers]] || signed to a one-year contract on March 19<ref>{{cite news |author=Dubow, Josh |title=Raiders sign Spencer, Carlisle |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=capress-fbn_raiders_free_agency-17405938 |publisher=sports.yahoo.com |date=March 19, 2012 |accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> |- | DE/[[Linebacker#Outside linebacker|OLB]] || [[Dave Tollefson]] || UFA || New York Giants || signed to a two-year contract on April 6<ref>{{cite news |author=Youngmisuk, Ohm |title=Source: Dave Tollefson joins Raiders |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7785042/source-dave-tollefson-agrees-oakland-raiders |publisher=espn.go.com |date=April 7, 2012 |accessdate=April 7, 2012}}</ref> |- | OT || [[Ed Wang]] || UFA || – || signed on May 2,<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders sign offensive lineman Ed Wang |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Offensive-Lineman-Ed-Wang/adfbf087-5a73-4bbc-83a3-6deaaa1e3d43 |publisher=raiders.com |date=May 2, 2012 |accessdate=May 3, 2012}}</ref> waived-injured on August 27,<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> placed on injured reserve on August 29<ref name="RosterMovesAugust28"/> |- | OLB || [[Philip Wheeler]] || UFA || [[Indianapolis Colts]] || signed to a one-year contract on March 30<ref>{{cite news |author=Williamson, Bill |title=Raiders agree with LB Philip Wheeler |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7757681/2012-nfl-free-agency-oakland-raiders-agree-deal-linebacker-philip-wheeler |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 31, 2012 |accessdate=March 31, 2012}}</ref> |} ===Trades=== *On March 30, the Raiders traded [[Lineman (American football)|offensive lineman]] [[Bruce Campbell (American football)|Bruce Campbell]] to the [[Carolina Panthers]] in exchange for [[running back]]/[[kickoff returner]] [[Mike Goodson]]. The deal came about due to the Raiders' need to fill the void left behind after the departure of Michael Bush in Free Agency.<ref>{{cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Carolina Panthers trade Mike Goodson to Oakland Raiders for Bruce Campbell |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7756700/2012-nfl-free-agency-carolina-panthers-trade-mike-goodson-oakland-raiders-bruce-campbell |publisher=espn.go.com |date=March 30, 2012 |accessdate=March 31, 2012}}</ref> *On July 23, the Raiders traded [[wide receiver]] [[Louis Murphy]] to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional late round draft pick.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rosenthal, Greg |title=Raiders trade Louis Murphy to Panthers for draft pick |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82ac0358/article/raiders-trade-louis-murphy-to-panthers-for-draft-pick |publisher=nfl.com | date=July 23, 2012 |accessdate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> ===2012 draft class=== {{main|2012 NFL Draft}} The Raiders did not have first-, second-, third-, fourth- or seventh-round selections heading into the [[2012 NFL Draft]] due to the following trades: * Their first-round selection and a conditional [[2013 NFL Draft|2013]] selection were traded to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in exchange for [[Quarterback|QB]] [[Carson Palmer]]. * Their second-round selection and a [[2011 NFL Draft|2011]] seventh-round selection were traded to the [[New England Patriots]] in exchange for third and fourth-round selections in 2011. * Their third-round selection was forfeited after selecting QB [[Terrelle Pryor]] in the 2011 Supplemental Draft. * Their fourth-round selection was traded to the [[Washington Redskins]] in exchange for QB [[Jason Campbell]]. * Their seventh-round selection and a conditional 2013 selection were traded to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in exchange for [[Linebacker|LB]] [[Aaron Curry (American football)|Aaron Curry]]. {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" |- ! Round !! Selection !! Player !! Position !! College !! Signed |- ! 3 || 95{{ref|Compensatory selection|[a]}} | [[Tony Bergstrom]] || [[Guard (American football)|OG]] || [[Utah Utes football|Utah]] || July 28<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign Draft Pick Tony Bergstrom |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Draft-Pick-Tony-Bergstrom/8efec2f4-efde-40a5-b73c-512b2530c909 |publisher=raiders.com |date=July 28, 2012 |access-date=August 7, 2012}}</ref> |- ! 4 || 129{{ref|Compensatory selection|[b]}} | [[Miles Burris]] || [[Outside linebacker|OLB]] || [[San Diego State Aztecs football|San Diego State]] || June 8<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign Draft Pick Miles Burris |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Draft-Pick-Miles-Burris/cbbf0dc1-1c51-4720-9027-f753badf741e |publisher=raiders.com |date=June 8, 2012 |accessdate=August 7, 2012}}</ref> |- ! rowspan ="2"|5 || 158{{ref|Draft day trade with Detroit|[d]}} | [[Jack Crawford (American football)|Jack Crawford]] || [[Defensive end|DE]] || [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] || June 7<ref name="DrafteeSignings">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders sign draft picks Crawford, Bilukidi, Stupar |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Draft-Picks-Crawford-Bilukidi-Stupar/d282f914-dac3-4709-9a96-d424c4724480 |publisher=raiders.com |date=June 7, 2012 |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> |- ! | 168{{ref|Compensatory selection|[c]}} | [[Juron Criner]] || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]] || July 29<ref>{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign Draft Pick Criner |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Draft-Pick-Criner/0852c4b8-b074-47fd-bcdb-aee6066f1387 |publisher=raiders.com |date=July 29, 2012 |access-date=August 7, 2012}}</ref> |- ! 6 || 189 | [[Christo Bilukidi]] || [[Defensive Tackle|DT]] || [[Georgia State Panthers football|Georgia State]] || June 7<ref name="DrafteeSignings"/> |- ! 7 || 230{{ref|Draft day trade with Detroit|[e]}} | [[Nathan Stupar]] || [[Middle linebacker|MLB]] || [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] || June 7,<ref name="DrafteeSignings"/> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> added to practice squad on September 2<ref name="PracticSquadSignings"/> |- |} '''Notes''' * ^{{{note|Compensatory selection|[a]}},{{note|Compensatory selection|[b]}}&{{note|Compensatory selection|[c]}}} After losing [[Nnamdi Asomugha]], [[Zach Miller (tight end, born 1985)|Zach Miller]] and [[Robert Gallery]] in the 2011 free agency period, the Raiders were awarded compensatory selections at the end of the third, fourth and fifth rounds in the 2012 NFL Draft. These picks were handed out during the annual NFL owners' meeting on March 26, 2012.<ref>{{cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Raiders more than double draft haul with 3 compensatory picks |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/raiders-more-than-double-draft-haul-with-3-compensatory-picks/2012/03/26/gIQAZtqncS_story.html |publisher=WashingtonPost.com |date=March 27, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2012}}</ref> * ^{{{note|Draft day trade with Detroit|[d]}},{{note|Draft day trade with Detroit|[e]}}} The Raiders traded their fifth-round selection – 148th overall – to the [[Detroit Lions]] in exchange for the Lions' fifth – 158th overall – and seventh-round – 230th overall – selections.<ref>{{cite news |author=Arcellana, James |title=Oakland Raiders trade back and select defensive end, linebacker |url=http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2012/4/28/2984222/2012-nfl-draft-oakland-raiders-trade-back-and-select-defensive-end/in/2738324 |publisher=bayarea.sbnation.com |date=April 28, 2012 |access-date=April 29, 2012}}</ref> ===Undrafted free agents=== All undrafted free agents were signed following the conclusion of the [[2012 NFL Draft]] on April 28.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kunnath, Avinash |title=NFL rookie Free Agent signings 2012: Oakland Raiders land Lucas Nix, 14 players overall |url=http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2012/5/1/2990772/nfl-rookie-free-agent-signings-2012-oakland-raiders/in/273832 |publisher=bayarea.sbnation.com |date=May 1, 2012 |accessdate=May 3, 2012}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" |- ! Position !! Player !! College !! Notes |- | [[Cornerback|CB]] || [[Conroy Black]] || [[Utah Utes football|Utah]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders add 13 Undrafted Free Agents |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-13-Undrafted-Free-Agents/8411a32a-fbd5-4971-a649-d698446559de |publisher=raiders.com |date=May 10, 2012 |accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> waived on August 28<ref name="RosterMovesAugust28">{{cite news |author=Staff Report |title=Raiders claim defensive back Coye Francies |url=http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com/08/29/12/Raiders-claim-defensive-back-Coye-Franci/nbcbay_landing.html?blockID=764827 |publisher=csnbayarea.com |date=August 29, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130121064124/http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com/08/29/12/Raiders-claim-defensive-back-Coye-Franci/nbcbay_landing.html?blockID=764827 |archive-date=January 21, 2013 |dead-url=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |- | [[Linebacker|LB]] || [[Kaelin Burnett]] || [[Nevada Wolf Pack football|Nevada]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> added to practice squad on September 2<ref name="PracticSquadSignings"/> |- | [[Wide receiver|WR]]/[[Tight end|TE]] || [[Derek Carrier]] || [[Beloit College|Beloit]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | WR || [[Brandon Carswell]] || [[USC Trojans football|USC]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> added to practice squad on September 2<ref name="PracticSquadSignings"/> |- | CB || [[Corey Gatewood]] || [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] || <!--NOTES AND REFERENCES--> |- | [[Defensive tackle|DT]] || [[Raphael Guidry]] || [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State]] || <!--NOTES AND REFERENCES--> |- | DT || [[Dominique Hamilton]] || [[Missouri Tigers football|Missouri]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> waived on August 31<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|S]] || [[Aaron Henry (American football)|Aaron Henry]] || [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | LB || [[Chad Kilgore]] || [[Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football|Northwest Missouri]] || Signed on July 29,<ref name="UDFASigningsJuly29">{{cite news |author=Oakland Raiders |title=Raiders Sign LB Chad Kilgore, WR DeAundre Muhammad |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Chad-Kilgore-WR-DeAundre-Muhammad/16d9311b-62f2-459a-8676-a13829833de5 |publisher=raiders.com |date=July 29, 2012 |accessdate=August 7, 2012}}</ref> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Punter (football)|P]] || [[Marquette King]] || [[Fort Valley State University|Fort Valley State]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> placed on injured reserve on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Tackle (American football)#Offensive tackle|OT]] || [[Dan Knapp]] || [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, will participate in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> waived on August 31,<ref name="SecondRosterCuts"/> |- | LB || [[Mario Kurn]] || [[University of San Diego|San Diego]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> placed on injured reserve |- | WR || [[Thomas Mayo (American football)|Thomas Mayo]] || [[California Vulcans#Football|Cal (PA)]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | WR || [[DeAundre Muhammad]] || [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]] || Signed on July 29,<ref name="UDFASigningsJuly29"/> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | [[Defensive end|DE]] || [[Darius Nall]] || [[UCF Knights football|UCF]] || <!--NOTES AND REFERENCES--> |- | [[Guard (American football)|OG]] || [[Lucas Nix]] || [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> |- | CB || [[Chaz Powell]] || [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp,<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> cut on August 27<ref name="FirstRosterCuts"/> |- | WR || [[Rod Streater]] || [[Temple Owls football|Temple]] || Added to the team roster on May 10, partook in rookie mini-camp<ref name="RookieMiniCamp"/> |} ==Staff== {{NFL final staff |Year=2012 |TeamName=Oakland Raiders |BC1=black |FC1=white |BDC1=#c4c8cb |Front Office= *Owner – [[Mark Davis (American football)|Mark Davis]] *Chief Executive – [[Amy Trask]] *General Manager – [[Reggie McKenzie (linebacker)|Reggie McKenzie]] *Director of Football Administration – [[Tom Delaney (American football)|Tom Delaney]] *Director of Player Personnel – [[Joey Clinkscales]] *Director of College Scouting – [[Shaun Herock]] |Head Coaches= *Head Coach – [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]] |Offensive Coaches= *Offensive Coordinator – [[Greg Knapp]] *Senior Offensive Assistant – [[Al Saunders]] *Quarterbacks – [[John DeFilippo]] *Running Backs – [[Kelly Skipper]] *Wide Receivers – [[Ted Gilmore]] *Tight Ends – [[Mark Hutson]] *Offensive Line – [[Frank Pollack (American football)|Frank Pollack]] *Quality Control/Offense – [[Justin Griffith]] *Offensive Assistant – Nick Holz |Defensive Coaches= *Defensive Coordinator – [[Jason Tarver]] *Defensive Line – [[Terrell Williams]] *Linebackers – [[Johnny Holland]] *Defensive Backs – [[Clayton Lopez]] *Defensive Backs – [[Johnnie Lynn]] *Quality Control/Defense – [[Eric Sanders (American football coach)|Eric Sanders]] *Defensive Assistant – [[Travis Smith (American football coach)|Travis Smith]] |Special Teams Coaches= *Special Teams Coordinator – [[Steve Hoffman (American football)|Steve Hoffman]] *Assistant Special Teams – [[Keith Burns (American football coach)|Keith Burns]] |Strength and Conditioning= *Strength and Conditioning – [[Al Miller (Strength coach)|Al Miller]] *Assistant Strength and Conditioning – [[John Grieco]] |Coaching Assistants= *[[Derek Haithcock]] }} ==Final roster== {{NFL final roster |Year=2012 |TeamName=Oakland Raiders |BC1=black |FC1=white |BDC1=#c4c8cb |Active=53 |Inactive=9 |PS=6 |Quarterbacks= {{NFLplayer|&nbsp;7|Matt Leinart}} {{NFLplayer|&nbsp;3|Carson Palmer}} {{NFLplayer|&nbsp;6|Terrelle Pryor}} |Running Backs= {{NFLplayer|25|Mike Goodson}} {{NFLplayer|22|Taiwan Jones}} {{NFLplayer|20|Darren McFadden}} {{NFLplayer|49|Jamize Olawale|rookie=y|FB}} {{NFLplayer|45|Marcel Reece|FB}} {{NFLplayer|32|Jeremy Stewart|rookie=y}} |Wide Receivers= {{NFLplayer|84|Juron Criner|rookie=y}} {{NFLplayer|10|Derek Hagan}} {{NFLplayer|85|Darrius Heyward-Bey}} {{NFLplayer|17|Denarius Moore}} {{NFLplayer|80|Rod Streater|rookie=y}} |Tight Ends= {{NFLplayer|86|David Ausberry}} {{NFLplayer|82|Richard Gordon|d=American football}} {{NFLplayer|83|Brandon Myers}} |Offensive Linemen= {{NFLplayer|69|Khalif Barnes|T}} {{NFLplayer|70|Tony Bergstrom|rookie=y|G}} {{NFLplayer|65|Mike Brisiel|G}} {{NFLplayer|66|Cooper Carlisle|G}} {{NFLplayer|76|Lucas Nix|rookie=y|G}} {{NFLplayer|67|Alex Parsons|d=American football|C/G}} {{NFLplayer|79|Willie Smith|d=offensive tackle|T}} {{NFLplayer|68|Jared Veldheer|T}} {{NFLplayer|61|Stefen Wisniewski|C}} |Defensive Linemen= {{NFLplayer|75|Brandon Bair|DE}} {{NFLplayer|96|Christo Bilukidi|rookie=y|DT}} {{NFLplayer|90|Desmond Bryant|d=defensive lineman|DT}} {{NFLplayer|97|Andre Carter|DE}} {{NFLplayer|91|Jack Crawford|d=American football|rookie=y|DE}} {{NFLplayer|99|Lamarr Houston|DE}} {{NFLplayer|93|Tommy Kelly|DT}} {{NFLplayer|77|Matt Shaughnessy|DE}} {{NFLplayer|58|Dave Tollefson|DE}} |Linebackers= {{NFLplayer|95|Kaelin Burnett|rookie=y|OLB}} {{NFLplayer|56|Miles Burris|rookie=y|OLB}} {{NFLplayer|57|Keenan Clayton|OLB}} {{NFLplayer|53|Omar Gaither|MLB}} {{NFLplayer|55|Rolando McClain|MLB}} {{NFLplayer|52|Philip Wheeler|OLB}} |Defensive Backs= {{NFLplayer|33|Tyvon Branch|SS}} {{NFLplayer|35|Chimdi Chekwa|CB}} {{NFLplayer|31|Coye Francies|CB}} {{NFLplayer|27|Matt Giordano|FS}} {{NFLplayer|23|Joselio Hanson|CB}} {{NFLplayer|24|Michael Huff|FS}} {{NFLplayer|34|Mike Mitchell|d=safety|SS}} {{NFLplayer|38|Cory Nelms|CB}} {{NFLplayer|29|Brandian Ross|CB}} |Special Teams= {{NFLplayer|59|Jon Condo|LS}} {{NFLplayer|11|Sebastian Janikowski|K}} {{NFLplayer|&nbsp;9|Shane Lechler|P}} |Reserve Lists= {{NFLplayer|28|Phillip Adams|d=American football|CB|IR}} {{NFLplayer|14|Duke Calhoun|WR|IR}} {{NFLplayer|12|Jacoby Ford|WR|IR}} {{NFLplayer|50|Travis Goethel|MLB|IR}} {{NFLplayer|78|Zach Hurd|OT|IR}} {{NFLplayer|&nbsp;2|Marquette King|rookie=y|P|IR}} {{NFLplayer|49|Mario Kurn|rookie=y|OLB|IR}} {{NFLplayer|92|Richard Seymour|DT|IR}} {{NFLplayer|36|Shawntae Spencer|CB|IR}} |Practice Squad= {{NFLplayer|62|Jason Foster|rookie=y|G}} {{NFLplayer|49|Jerrell Harris|rookie=y|OLB}} {{NFLplayer|37|Akwasi Owusu-Ansah|FS}} {{NFLplayer|87|Travionte Session|rookie=y|WR}} {{NFLplayer|47|Mickey Shuler, Jr.|TE}} {{NFLplayer|63|Jason Slowey|rookie=y|OT}} }} ==Schedule== ===Preseason=== {| class="wikitable" style="align=center" |- ! Week !! Date !! Opponent !! Result !! Record !! Game site !! NFL.com<br>recap |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 1 | August 13 | [[2012 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] | '''L''' 0–3 | 0–1 | [[O.co Coliseum]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012081351/2012/PRE1/cowboys@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 2 | August 17 | at [[2012 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] | '''L''' 27–31 | 0–2 | [[University of Phoenix Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012081756/2012/PRE2/raiders@cardinals Recap] |- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" ! 3 | August 25 | [[2012 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] | '''W''' 31–20 | 1–2 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012082553/2012/PRE3/lions@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 4 | August 30 | at [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] | '''L''' 3–21 | 1–3 | [[CenturyLink Field]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012083061/2012/PRE4/raiders@seahawks Recap] |} ===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="align=center" |- ! Week !! Date !! Opponent !! Result !! Record !! Game site !! NFL.com<br>recap |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 1 | {{tooltip|September 10|Monday}} | '''[[2012 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]''' | '''L''' 14–22 | 0–1 | [[O.co Coliseum]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012091001/2012/REG1/chargers@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 2 | September 16 | at [[2012 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] | '''L''' 13–35 | 0–2 | [[Sun Life Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012091612/2012/REG2/raiders@dolphins Recap] |- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" ! 3 | September 23 | [[2012 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] | '''W''' 34–31 | 1–2 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012092312/2012/REG3/steelers@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 4 | September 30 | at '''[[2012 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]''' | '''L''' 6–37 | 1–3 | [[Sports Authority Field at Mile High]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012093008/2012/REG4/raiders@broncos Recap] |- ! 5 |colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| ''[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]'' |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 6 | October 14 | at [[2012 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] | '''L''' 20–23 | 1–4 | [[Georgia Dome]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012101400/2012/REG6/raiders@falcons Recap] |- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" ! 7 | October 21 | [[2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] | '''W''' 26–23 {{small|(OT)}} | 2–4 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012102109/2012/REG7/jaguars@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" ! 8 | October 28 | at '''[[2012 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]''' | '''W''' 26–16 | 3–4 | [[Arrowhead Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012102809/2012/REG8/raiders@chiefs Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 9 | November 4 | [[2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] | '''L''' 32–42 | 3–5 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012110409/2012/REG9/buccaneers@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 10 | November 11 | at [[2012 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]] | '''L''' 20–55 | 3–6 | [[M&T Bank Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012111104/2012/REG10/raiders@ravens Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 11 | November 18 | [[2012 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] | '''L''' 17–38 | 3–7 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012111809/2012/REG11/saints@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 12 | November 25 | at [[2012 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] | '''L''' 10–34 | 3–8 | [[Paul Brown Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012112500/2012/REG12/raiders@bengals Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 13 | December 2 | [[2012 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] | '''L''' 17–20 | 3–9 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012120211/2012/REG13/browns@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 14 | {{tooltip|December 6|Thursday}} | '''[[2012 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]''' | '''L''' 13–26 | 3–10 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012120600/2012/REG14/broncos@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" ! 15 | December 16 | '''[[2012 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]''' | '''W''' 15–0 | 4–10 | O.co Coliseum | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012121612/2012/REG15/chiefs@raiders Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 16 | December 23 | at [[2012 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] | '''L''' 6–17 | 4–11 | [[Bank of America Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012122301/2012/REG16/raiders@panthers Recap] |- style="background:#fcc; text-align:center;" ! 17 | December 30 | at '''[[2012 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]''' | '''L''' 21–24 | 4–12 | [[Qualcomm Stadium]] | [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012123013/2012/REG17/raiders@chargers Recap] |} :'''Note:''' Intra-division opponents are in '''bold''' text. ===Game summaries=== ====Week 1: vs. San Diego Chargers==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week One: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=September 10 |time=7:15 p.m. [[Pacific Time Zone|PDT]] |road='''Chargers''' |R1=3|R2=7|R3=6|R4=6 |home=Raiders |H1=3|H2=3|H3=0|H4=8 |stadium=[[O.co Coliseum]], [[Oakland, California]] |attendance=61,896 |weather={{convert|67|F|C}}, sunny |referee=[[Jim Core]] |TV=[[Monday Night Football|ESPN]] |TVAnnouncers=[[Chris Berman]], [[Trent Dilfer]] and [[Rachel Nichols (journalist)|Rachel Nichols]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * SD –Phillip Rivers , 24/33 , 231 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Carson Palmer , 32/46 , 297 Yds , 1 TD '''Top rushers''' * SD –Curtis Brinkley , 10 Car , 12 Yds , 0 TD * OAK –Darren McFadden , 15 Car , 32 Yds , 0 TD '''Top receivers''' * SD –Malcom Floyd , 4 Rec , 66 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Darren McFadden , 13 Rec , 86 Yds , 0 TD '''Top tacklers''' * SD –Donald Butler , 7 Tackles , 1 Sack * OAK –Miles Burris , 7 Tackles , 0 Sacks }} With the loss, the Raiders began their season 0–1. ====Week 2: at Miami Dolphins==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Two: Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins&nbsp;– Game summary |date=September 16 |time=1:00 p.m. [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]/10:00 a.m. PDT |road=Raiders |R1=7|R2=3|R3=0|R4=3 |home='''Dolphins''' |H1=7|H2=0|H3=14|H4=14 |stadium=[[Sun Life Stadium]], [[Miami Gardens, Florida]] |attendance=54,245 |weather={{convert|80|F|C}}, cloudy |referee=[[Mike Shepherd (American football official)|Mike Shepherd]] |TV=[[NFL on CBS|CBS]] |TVAnnouncers=[[Kevin Harlan]] and [[Solomon Wilcots]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK –Carson Palmer , 24/48 , 373 Yds , 1 TD , 1 INT * MIA –Ryan Tannehill , 18/30 , 200 Yds , 1 TD '''Top rushers''' * OAK –Darren McFadden , 11 Car , 22 Yds , 0 TD * MIA –Reggie Bush , 26 Car , 172 Yds , 2 TD '''Top receivers''' * OAK –Brandon Myers , 6 Rec , 86 Yds , 0 TD * MIA –Brian Hartline , 9 Rec , 111 Yds , 0 TD '''Top tacklers''' * OAK –Philip Wheeler , 7 Tackles , 0 Sacks * MIA –Karlos Dansby , 8 Tackles , 0 Sacks }} With the loss, the Raiders fell to 0–2. ====Week 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Three: Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=September 23 |time=1:25 p.m. PDT |road=Steelers |R1=14|R2=3|R3=14|R4=0 |home='''Raiders''' |H1=7|H2=7|H3=7|H4=13 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=62,373 |weather={{convert|69|F|C}}, cloudy |referee=David White |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=[[Ian Eagle]] and [[Dan Fouts]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 36/49, 384 yards, 4 TD * OAK – Carson Palmer – 24/34, 209 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT '''Top rushers''' * PIT – Issac Redmen – 9 ATT, 27 yards * OAK – Darren McFadden – 18 ATT, 113 yards, 1 TD '''Top receivers''' * PIT – Mike Wallace – 8 receptions for 123 yards, 1 TD * OAK – Brandon Myers – 4 receptions for 55 yards '''Top tacklers''' * PIT – Ryan Clark – 6 tackles * OAK – Philip Wheeler – 7 tackles }} With the win, the Raiders improved to 1–2. The Pittsburgh Steelers would end up being the only AFC North team Oakland defeated during the 2012 season. ====Week 4: at Denver Broncos==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Four: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos&nbsp;– Game summary |date=September 30 |time=2:05 p.m. [[Mountain Time Zone|MDT]]/1:05 p.m. PDT |road=Raiders |R1=3|R2=3|R3=0|R4=0 |home='''Broncos''' |H1=10|H2=0|H3=21|H4=6 |stadium=[[Sports Authority Field at Mile High]], [[Denver, Colorado]] |attendance=76,787 |weather={{convert|72|F|C}}, mostly sunny |referee=[[Pete Morelli]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=[[Jim Nantz]] and [[Phil Simms]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK –Carson Palmer , 19/34 , 202 Yds , 0 TD * DEN –Peyton Manning , 30/38 , 338 Yds , 3 TD '''Top rushers''' * OAK –Darren McFadden , 13 Car , 34 Yds , 0 TD * DEN –Willis McGahee , 19 Car , 112 Yds , 1 TD '''Top receivers''' * OAK –Denarius Moore , 4 Rec , 71 Yds , 0 TD * DEN –Demaryius Thomas , 5 Rec , 103 Yds , 0 TD '''Top tacklers''' * OAK –Philip Wheeler , 9 Tackles , 0 Sacks * DEN –Wesley Woodyard , 6 Tackles , 1 Sack }} With the loss, the Raiders went into their bye week at 1–3. ====Week 6: at Atlanta Falcons==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Six: Oakland Raiders at Atlanta Falcons&nbsp;– Game summary |date=October 14 |time=1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT |road=Raiders |R1=3|R2=10|R3=0|R4=7 |home='''Falcons''' |H1=0|H2=7|H3=6|H4=10 |stadium=[[Georgia Dome]], [[Atlanta, Georgia]] |attendance=69,383 |weather=Played indoors (dome stadium) |referee=[[Terry McAulay]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=[[Greg Gumbel]] and [[Dan Dierdorf]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK –Carson Palmer , 23/33 , 353 Yds , 1 TD , 1 INT * ATL –Matt Ryan , 24/37 , 249 Yds , 1 TD , 3 INT '''Top rushers''' * OAK –Darren McFadden , 27 Car , 70 Yds , 1 TD * ATL –Michael Turner , 11 Car , 33 Yds , 0 TD '''Top receivers''' * OAK –Denarius Moore , 5 Rec , 104 Yds , 1 TD * ATL –Roddy White , 6 Rec , 72 Yds , 1 TD '''Top tacklers''' * OAK –Philip Wheeler , 10 Tackles , 0 Sacks * ATL –Dunta Robinson , 9 Tackles , 0 Sacks }} With the surprising loss, the Raiders fell to 1–4. ====Week 7: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Seven: Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=October 21 |time=1:25 p.m. PDT |road=Jaguars |R1=7|R2=10|R3=3|R4=3|R5=0 |home='''Raiders''' |H1=3|H2=3|H3=7|H4=10|H5=3 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=51,634 |weather={{convert|62|F|C}}, partly cloudy |referee=[[Scott Green (American football official)|Scott Green]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * JAC –Blaine Gabbert , 8/12 , 110 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Carson Palmer , 26/46 , 298 Yds , 1 TD , 1 INT '''Top rushers''' * JAC –Rashad Jennings , 21 Car , 44 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Darren McFadden , 19 Car , 53 Yds , 0 TD '''Top receivers''' * JAC –Cecil Shorts , 4 Rec , 79 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Darrius Heyward-Bey , 4 Rec , 85 Yds , 0 TD '''Top tacklers''' * JAC –Paul Posluszny , 8 Tackles , 0 Sacks * OAK –Lamarr Houston , 8 Tackles , 1 Sack }} With the win, the Raiders improved to 2–4. ====Week 8: at Kansas City Chiefs==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Eight: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs&nbsp;– Game summary |date=October 28 |time=3:05 p.m. [[North American Central Time Zone|CDT]]/1:05 p.m. PDT |road='''Raiders''' |R1=3|R2=10|R3=10|R4=3 |home=Chiefs |H1=0|H2=6|H3=3|H4=7 |stadium=[[Arrowhead Stadium]], [[Kansas City, Missouri]] |attendance=74,730 |weather={{convert|50|F|C}}, sunny |referee=[[Bill Vinovich]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK –Carson Palmer , 14/28 , 209 Yds , 2 TD , 1 INT * KC –Matt Cassel , 20/30 , 218 , 1 TD , 1 INT '''Top rushers''' * OAK –Darren McFadden , 29 Car , 114 Yds , 0 TD * KC –Matt Cassel , 7 Car , 35 Yds , 0 TD '''Top receivers''' * OAK –Denarius Moore , 5 Rec , 96 Yds , 1 TD * KC –Dwayne Bowe , 3 Rec , 65 Yds , 0 TD '''Top tacklers''' * OAK –Philip Wheeler , 11 Tackles , 1 Sack * KC –Derrick Johnson , 10 Tackles , 0 Sacks }} With the win, the Raiders improved to 3–4. ====Week 9: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Nine: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=November 4 |time=1:05 p.m. PST |road='''Buccaneers''' |R1=0|R2=7|R3=21|R4=14 |home=Raiders |H1=3|H2=7|H3=0|H4=22 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=52,055 |weather={{convert|71|F|C}}, sunny |referee=[[Walt Anderson (American football)|Walt Anderson]] |TV=[[NFL on Fox|Fox]] |TVAnnouncers=[[Dick Stockton]], [[John Lynch (American football)|John Lynch]] and [[Jennifer Hale (sportscaster)|Jennifer Hale]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * TB –Josh Freeman , 18/30 , 247 Yds , 2 TD * OAK –Carson Palmer , 39/61 , 414 Yds , 4 TD , 3 INT '''Top rushers''' * TB –Doug Martin , 25 Car , 251 Yds , 4 TD * OAK –Darren McFadden , 7 Car , 17 Yds , 0 TD '''Top receivers''' * TB –Vincent Jackson , 2 Rec , 84 Yds , 1 TD * OAK –Marcel Reece , 8 Rec , 95 Yds , 1 TD '''Top tacklers''' * TB –Lavonte David , 16 Tackles , 0 Sacks * OAK –Tyvon Branch , 11 Tackles , 0 Sacks }} With the loss, the Raiders fell to 3–5. ====Week 10: at Baltimore Ravens==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Ten: Oakland Raiders at Baltimore Ravens&nbsp;– Game summary |date=November 11 |time=1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PST |road=Raiders |R1=0|R2=10|R3=7|R4=3 |home='''Ravens''' |H1=10|H2=17|H3=21|H4=7 |stadium=[[M&T Bank Stadium]], [[Baltimore, Maryland]] |attendance=71,339 |weather={{convert|61|F|C}}, sunny |referee=[[Ron Winter]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK –Carson Palmer , 29/45 , 368 Yds , 2 TD , 1 INT * BAL –Joe Flacco , 21/33 , 341 Yds , 3 TD , 1 INT '''Top rushers''' * OAK –Marcel Reece , 13 Car , 48 Yds , 0 TD * BAL –Ray Rice , 13 Car , 35 Yds , 1 TD '''Top receivers''' * OAK –Denarius Moore , 4 Rec , 90 Yds , 1 TD * BAL –Dennis Pitta , 5 Rec , 67 Yds , 1 TD '''Top tacklers''' * OAK –Philip Wheeler , 7 Tackles , 0 Sacks * BAL –Bernard Pollard , 11 Tackles , 1 Sack }} With the loss, the Raiders fell into 3–6. ====Week 11: vs. New Orleans Saints==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Eleven: New Orleans Saints at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=November 18 |time=1:05 p.m. PST |road='''Saints''' |R1=14|R2=7|R3=14|R4=3 |home=Raiders |H1=0|H2=7|H3=3|H4=7 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=56,880 |weather={{convert|61|F|C}}, partly cloudy |referee=Pete Morelli |TV=Fox |TVAnnouncers=Dick Stockton, John Lynch and Jennifer Hale |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * NO – * OAK – '''Top rushers''' * NO – * OAK – '''Top receivers''' * NO – * OAK – '''Top tacklers''' * NO – * OAK – }} With the loss, the Raiders fell to 3–7. ====Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Twelve: Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals&nbsp;– Game summary |date=November 25 |time=1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PST |road=Raiders |R1=0|R2=0|R3=10|R4=0 |home='''Bengals''' |H1=14|H2=10|H3=0|H4=10 |stadium=[[Paul Brown Stadium]], [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] |attendance=56,503 |weather={{convert|41|F|C}}, mostly sunny |referee=[[Alberto Riveron]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=[[Bill Macatee]] and [[Steve Tasker]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK – * CIN – '''Top rushers''' * OAK – * CIN – '''Top receivers''' * OAK – * CIN – '''Top tacklers''' * OAK – * CIN – }} The Raiders' loss drops their record to 3–8 and secures them their tenth consecutive non-winning campaign. This was [[Carson Palmer]]'s first game against his former team, the Bengals, who he played for 8 years from 2003–2010. ====Week 13: vs. Cleveland Browns==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Thirteen: Cleveland Browns at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=December 2 |time=1:25 p.m. PST |road='''Browns''' |R1=0|R2=10|R3=3|R4=7 |home=Raiders |H1=0|H2=3|H3=7|H4=7 |stadium=[[O.co Coliseum]], [[Oakland, California]] |attendance=43,641 |weather={{convert|61|F|C}}, cloudy skies |referee=[[Bill Leavy]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker ([[Blackout (broadcasting)|blacked out]] locally) |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * CLE – * OAK – '''Top rushers''' * CLE – * OAK – '''Top receivers''' * CLE – * OAK – '''Top tacklers''' * CLE – * OAK – }} With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 3–9 and have therefore been eliminated from playoff contention. This would become the first road victory for the Cleveland Browns since Week 2 of the 2011 season, and the first television blackout for the Raiders since Week 16 of the 2010 season. ====Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Fourteen: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=December 6 |time=5:20 p.m. PST |road='''Broncos''' |R1=10|R2=3|R3=13|R4=0 |home=Raiders |H1=0|H2=7|H3=0|H4=6 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=53,807 |weather={{convert|57|F|C}}, cloudy skies |referee=[[Clete Blakeman]] |TV=[[Thursday Night Football|NFLN]] |TVAnnouncers=[[Brad Nessler]], [[Mike Mayock]] and [[Alex Flanagan]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * DEN – * OAK – Carson Palmer 19/30, 273 yards, 2 TD, INT '''Top rushers''' * DEN – * OAK – '''Top receivers''' * DEN – * OAK – '''Top tacklers''' * DEN – * OAK – }} With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 3–10. ====Week 15: vs. Kansas City Chiefs==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Fifteen: Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders&nbsp;– Game summary |date=December 16 |time=1:25 p.m. PST |road=Chiefs |R1=0|R2=0|R3=0|R4=0 |home='''Raiders''' |H1=3|H2=6|H3=3|H4=3 |stadium=O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California |attendance=51,446 |weather={{convert|54|F|C}}, cloudy |referee=[[Tony Corrente]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * KC – * OAK – '''Top rushers''' * KC – * OAK – '''Top receivers''' * KC – * OAK – '''Top tacklers''' * KC – * OAK – }} The Raiders pitched a shutout for the first time since Week 17 of the 2003 Season against the Chiefs. With the win, the Raiders improved to 4–10 and avoided last place in the AFC West by virtue of a head-to-head sweep over the Chiefs (2–12). ====Week 16: at Carolina Panthers==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Sixteen: Oakland Raiders at Carolina Panthers&nbsp;– Game summary |date=December 23 |time=1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PST |road=Raiders |R1=0|R2=3|R3=0|R4=3 |home='''Panthers''' |H1=7|H2=7|H3=0|H4=3 |stadium=[[Bank of America Stadium]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] |attendance=73,026 |weather={{convert|53|F|C}}, cloudy |referee=[[Jerome Boger]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=[[Spero Dedes]] and [[Steve Beuerlein]] |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK – * CAR – '''Top rushers''' * OAK – * CAR – '''Top receivers''' * OAK – * CAR – '''Top tacklers''' * OAK – * CAR – }} With the loss, the Raiders dropped their record to 4-11. ====Week 17: at San Diego Chargers==== {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Oakland Raiders|border=2}};text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title= Week Seventeen: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers&nbsp;– Game summary |date=December 30 |time=1:25 p.m. PST |road=Raiders |R1=0|R2=7|R3=0|R4=14 |home='''Chargers''' |H1=10|H2=7|H3=7|H4=0 |stadium=[[Qualcomm Stadium]], [[San Diego, California]] |attendance=66,486 |weather={{convert|50|F|C}}, cloudy |referee=[[John Parry (American football official)|John Parry]] |TV=CBS |TVAnnouncers=Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker |reference= |scoring= '''First quarter''' * '''Second quarter''' * '''Third quarter''' * '''Fourth quarter''' |stats= '''Top passers''' * OAK – * SD – '''Top rushers''' * OAK – * SD – '''Top receivers''' * OAK – * SD – '''Top tacklers''' * OAK – * SD – }} With the loss, the Raiders finished the season by 4-12. ==Standings== {{2012 AFC West standings}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== * {{official website|http://www.raiders.com}} {{Oakland Raiders}} {{Oakland Raiders seasons}} {{2012 NFL season by team}} [[Category:Oakland Raiders seasons]] [[Category:2010s in Oakland, California|R00]] [[Category:2012 National Football League season by team|Oakland]] [[Category:2012 in sports in California|Oakland]]'