Yardbarker: Javon Walker

Walker looking for exit strategy in Oakland

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:15 -0500

According to Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times, Raiders WR Javon Walker would not have a problem with a potential trade from Oakland prior to next week’s deadline. Walker feels he is back to full strength in terms of his health, and given his position on the depth chart, he is likely hoping to leave [...]

Javon Walker open to a trade

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:16:12 -0500

Rarely used Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker would be okay with a trade sending him to another team before Tuesday's deadline.Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune reports that Walker said that he would be fine with a deal if the...

Walker doesn't oppose idea of team trading him

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker says he is open to being traded, if that's what the team feels is in its best interests. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon. Raiders coach Tom Cable said the team is exploring possibilities but that nothing is imminent. Walker has been inactive for four of five games this season. He played four snaps against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 20, but no passes were thrown his way. The Raiders signed Walker to a massive free-agent contract before...

Raiders notes: Walker earns his $55M on scout team

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0500

OAKLAND - Javon Walker had to be talked into not retiring last summer, despite signing a six-year, $55-million free-agent contract to join the Raiders. This season, Walker seemingly needs to beg the Raiders to get onto the field, despite his insistence that he's healthy.OnSunday, Walker was a scratch among eight other inactive Raiders. Not that he was surprised. "All I know is, I go out, I practice, I'm always the other team's number one receiver," Walker said with a s...

Javon Walker, Raiders disagree about readiness

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:53:40 -0500

Nothing is ever simple with Javon Walker, especially since he's joined the Raiders.Despite being active on their roster, Walker hasn't been listed of late on the team's depth chart. And Oakland coach Tom Cable is sitting him in Week One,...

Welcome back, Javon Walker

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:05:40 -0500

More than four months removed from a mysterious foreign surgery, Javon Walker finally returned to Raiders practice Monday.Walker claims this surgery, performed in a location he's "clueless" about, will help many athletes in the future. Fixing Walker's career would be...

Javon Walker isn't close to return

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:43:09 -0500

Raiders coach Tom Cable said Saturday that Javon Walker was "at least" 10-14 days from returning to the practice field.Walker is recovering from a secret surgery that he underwent in April, which Cable now admits was a "major" procedure. Whatever...

Javon Walker Punching bag

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:11:34 -0500

After a long night of "poppin bottles" and spraying everyone around you, Now you too can can end your night by attacking the newest Raiders reciever from the comfort of your own home, as an added bonus, he's holding a football, as without it Javon is known to quickly deflate. At present time we here @ www.boilerroomsports.com are sad to announce that Javon will not be available for sale in Green Bay, Denver or Las Vegas

Surveillance Tapes Contradict Javon Walker's Claims

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:38:50 -0500

Raiders WR Javon Walker was seen entering a car under his own power at the Bellagio the morning he was found beaten and unconscious, it was learned Friday. Metro police have surveillance tape of Walker going to the car, and it doesn't match the abduction story he told a Web site Tuesday, the source said. "I was just back at my room, and at about 5:30 in the morning," Walker told TheDirty.com, "I got a knock at the door. I opened it, and three guys with guns were there. They cracked me in the head a few times, knocking me unconscious. They then robbed me of everything I had; my watch, money, everything. Somehow they got me to a car and dropped me off in the street. That's what happened." Walker was found in a pool of blood around 7:30 a.m. Monday.

Oakland Raiders: Update on the Javon Walker situation

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:17:47 -0500

In continuing with our ongoing coverage of the Javon Walker robbery and assault, its time to take a look at the various information that is out there. Rob and I have been working hard to provide the best and most up to date information possible. This has been a difficult time for the Raider Nation, as there is one of their own who is fighting for his health, which is something that is far more important than whether or not he steps between the sidelines again.

Rumors abound: Floyd Mayweather a suspect?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:35:42 -0500

When a big story hits, rumors begin to flow. Here at TFDS, we are normally picking through the rumors of the mainstream press in order to find corroboration to Oakland Raiders story. While doing this, I stumbled upon a site that I'm not familiar with, spouting a rumor that is almost too good to pass up...

Javon Walker at Body English the night (morning) of the incident

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:53:25 -0500

These are pictures published of Javon Walker the NIGHT OF the incident at Body English. I thought we'd post them here since the Youtube video we posted is increasingly getting criticized....

Oakland Raiders BREAKING NEWS!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:00:24 -0500

It's being reported by FOX 5 Las Vegas that Javon Walker was found on East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane this morning unconscious. He was taken to Sunrise Medical Center's trauma unit and listed in fair condition...

Free agency is getting ridiculous when Walker gets $55 million

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:45:12 -0500

The guy broke his leg and he gets more than Moss, huh? Well, Moss got a $12 million signing bonus and $15 million guaranteed, but come on, that deal is ridiculous considering his injury history.

Eagles Pursuing Javon Walker

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:34:00 -0500

We are almost ready to move out of speculation mode and into some real signings, but here is another rumor courtesy of Derrick Gunn of Comcast Sportsnet. The Broncos are likely to release oft-injured Javon Walker, and the Eagles are looking into signing the veteran wide receiver. Other teams who might be interested in Walker are two division rivals, the Cowboys and Redskins.