Josh Cribbs Signing Shows Oakland Raiders Commitment to Special Teams this Offseason
After a below average year on special teams in 2012, the Raiders acknowledged the issue this offseason. General manager Reggie McKenzie has brought in return man Josh Cribbs and punter Chris Kluwe to improve the unit. These additions along with the return of Jacoby Ford should provide an immediate upgrade to last season’s stagnant special team’s play.
Cribbs has the potential...
Raiders ink returner Josh Cribbs to 1-year deal
Josh Cribbs had an eventful last week, visiting four different teams as he attempted to find his second stop following eight seasons in the league. After taking a couple of days to mull over his options, the former Cleveland Browns wide receiver/ kick returner decided to go with the Oakland Raiders. The terms of the contract were not disclosed beyond that it is a one-year deal...
Oakland Raiders Sign WR/KR Josh Cribbs, QB Matt McGloin
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Pro Bowl wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs. According to the New York Jets brass his knee hasn’t fully healed so this really is an odd signing unless they paid well below market value for a healthy Cribbs. The team also signed former Penn State standout quarterback Matt McGloin to compete in camp...
Cribbs, Raiders agree to 1-year deal
The Oakland Raiders signed free agent kick returner and wide receiver Josh Cribbs to a one-year contract Wednesday, giving the team a versatile player that could boost the offense and special teams.
Cribbs' agent, John Rickert, confirmed the deal but declined to disclose financial terms. He said Cribbs drew interest from several teams and felt the Raiders were the right fit...
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NFL News: Josh Cribbs signs with Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with Josh Cribbs, formerly of the Cleveland Browns Browns.
Josh Cribbs has signed with the Raiders, per source with knowledge of the situation.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 15, 2013
On Tuesday, New York Jets general manager John Idzik said that Cribbs’ knee was still not fully healed coming off meniscus surgery, but the...
Josh Cribbs Signs With Oakland Raiders
Josh Cribbs spent 8 seasons in Cleveland, but it was time for change for both perspective parties. Pro Football Talk is reporting that the versatile kick returner/wide receiver has signed with the Oakland Raiders.
Cribbs also visited the Giants, Lions and Jets. Jets G.M. John Idzik recently said that he felt Cribbs was still injured, and according to reports, Cribbs wasn’t...
HEALING TIME
Cribbs' health not quite there
Josh Cribbs is still a free agent and looking to sign with an NFL team. One GM says the returner's knee still isn't fully healthy.
Josh Cribbs Deciding Between Four Teams
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that free agent WR/KR Josh Cribbs will sign with one of four teams, which includes the Giants, Jets, Lions or Raiders.
Florio adds that Cribbs is visiting with the Lions on Monday, after meeting with the other three teams last week.
Very few players have this much interest at this point in offseason, so there’s a good chance that Cribbs...
NFL News: Josh Cribbs believes return to Cleveland is possible
Could Josh Cribbs return to Cleveland? The veteran wide receiver and Pro Bowl return man apparently thinks it is possible.
Josh Cribbs believes a return to Cleveland is very possible, per source. All dependent on role & money. Browns have recently shown interest
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) May 8, 2013
Brent Sobleski from The Orange and Brown Report says that Cribbs,...
Josh Cribbs’ future is up in the air
Earlier this offseason the Arizona Cardinals were ready to sign free agent Josh Cribbs. Things were halted when he failed a physical since his knee wasn’t fully recovered from a torn meniscus.
After drafting Tyrann Mathieu, the Cardinals have made it clear that they don’t intend on signing Cribbs.
“That’s something we have already explored,” said Cardinals GM John Keim...
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