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Favre won't be coming to Oakland, San Francisco (Yahoo! Sports)

We know this much about the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders : They aren't dealing with trade offers...

Raiders Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•  The Raiders spent much of the offseason on a spending spree, but decided against backing up an armored car full of cash for exclusive franchise free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

Asomugha won't be going to the poor house—he'll earn approximately $9.7 million guaranteed the moment he signs his tender.

Still, the smart money is on Asomugha not signing the tender and reporting to camp on time, making it clear that he isn't thrilled with being franchised, even though he could make nearly $22 million over the next two seasons should the Raiders franchise him a second time in 2009.

Should that happen, Asomugha would be due a 20 percent hike in pay, as per free agency rules, as a two-time franchise free agent.

So why not sign now and...

'08 Preview: Raiders banking on changes (Yahoo! Sports)

Oakland's latest attempt to right a giant wrong might not get the team much further in the standings.

Asomugha, Raiders do not reach long-term deal (AP)

The Oakland Raiders and star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha failed to agree on a long-term contract before Tuesday's deadline for franchised players. The Raiders placed the exclusive franchise tag on Asomugha in February, which guaranteed Asomugha more than $9 million in 2008 and did not allow him to negotiate with any other team.

Javon Walker robbery defendants get new lawyers (AP)

Two men accused of abducting, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker got new lawyers and another court date Tuesday from a judge who told them he'll consider requests to reduce bail later this month. "We need to find both of them new lawyers and reset the preliminary hearing," Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo said as Deshawn Lamont Thomas, 40, and Arfat Abdo Fadel, 30, appeared...

Raiders' burning question: What should be Russell's role? (SportingNews.com)

As SN's NFL preseason countdown rolls on, Vinnie Iyer analyzes what role second-year quarterback JaMarcus Russell should take on for the Raiders this season.

Second arrest made in Javon Walker case (PA SportsTicker)

A second suspect has been arrested in the robbery and beating case involving Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

2nd man held in Javon Walker case in Las Vegas (AP)

A second man was arrested on charges of abducting, beating and robbing Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker in Las Vegas last month. Deshawn L. Thomas, 40, was arrested Monday in Las Vegas and held without bail at the Clark County jail, police said Tuesday. Thomas will be scheduled to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court to face felony kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges, police said in a...

Faneca, Woody keys to refueling the Jets (SportingNews.com)

If the Jets' offense -- particularly its disappointing ground game -- is going to take off in 2008, veteran line imports Alan Faneca and Damien Woody must lead the way.

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)

The usual teacher's pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Bucs' burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together? (SportingNews.com)

As Sporting News' preseason countdown rolls on, Vinnie Iyer tackles the Bucs' burning question: Can Gruden hold the offense together?

L.A. prize: NFL owners lining up to move? (SportingNews.com)

Examining the ten most likely scenarios in which NFL football could return to Los Angeles.

Ravens, Bills among 6 to crash NFL playoff party (SportingNews.com)

After pondering the six teams that might not make it back to the playoffs in 2008 and six of the teams not good...

Uncapped NFL wouldn't blow lid off balance (SportingNews.com)

A National Football League without a salary cap wouldn't be the football Armageddon that many presume it would be, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio says.

Sources: Davis second-guessing offseason moves (Yahoo! Sports)

The Raiders' losing ways and questionable player contracts supposedly have Al Davis seeking help.

49ers sign OT Sims (PA SportsTicker)

Former Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Barry Sims officially moved across the Bay on Thursday, signing a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

Raiders sign Keller, waive Meyer (AP)

The Oakland Raiders signed former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller to a contract Wednesday and waived quarterback Erik Meyer. Keller was not drafted despite setting a school record last season by completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 2,422 yards and 14 touchdowns in nine games. But his season ended prematurely when he suffered a shoulder injury against Texas in October.

Police: Walker went 'willingly' with Vegas robbers (AP)

One man was arrested and a second was sought Tuesday in a robbery and beating that left Oakland Raiders receiver Javon Walker unconscious on a side street after a long night of partying at Las Vegas nightclubs. Police said Arfat Fadel, of Las Vegas, was accused of multiple felonies, including kidnapping, robbery, battery and conspiracy in a June 16 robbery.

Free-agent OT Sims, signs with 49ers (Yahoo! Sports)

Free-agent offensive tackle Barry Sims has decided to sign with the San Francisco 49ers . A nine-year starter for...

Vegas hotel disputes Walker's story about beating (Yahoo! Sports)

In a statement to News 3 in Las Vegas, a spokesperson for MGM-Mirage, which owns Bellagio, said: "The facts...