Players and coaches mentioned include only those who were on the team's roster at the time of a game against the Raiders or were included in a trade for such a player.

1959

July 31 - Team created by Bud Adams as part of the new American Football League.

October 30 - Oilers chosen as nickname. Jeppesen Stadium to be site of games for first season.

December 8 - Signed defensive back Tony Banfield.

December 20 - Signed fullback Doug Cline.

1960

January 2 - Lou Rymkus signed as head coach. Signed halfback Billy Cannon.

February 19 - Signed quarterback George Blanda.

March 21 - Signed defensive end Dalva Allen and wide receiver John Carson.

August 2 - Traded Bobby Clatterbuck to the Chargers for center George Belotti.

September 9 - Signed defensive tackle Pete Davidson and released him sometime between September 19 and September 24.

1961

May 12 - Wide receiver John Carson retired from pro football.

September 26 - Waived center George Belotti.

1962

September 3 - Traded defensive end Dalva Allen and tight end John White to the Raiders for a pair of picks in the 1963 draft.

1964

September 8 - Traded halfback Billy Cannon to the Raiders for wide receiver Dobie Craig, fullback Bob Jackson, and guard Sonny Bishop.

1966

August 30 - Waived defensive back Tony Banfield.

November 7 - Waived linebacker Doug Cline.

1967

March 19 - Released quarterback George Blanda.