Free agent defensive tackle Ed Jasper, released by the Atlanta Falcons nearly four months ago, has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. The deal, completed over the weekend, is expected to be announced by the Raiders later this week. The addition of Jasper, an eight-year veteran, provides the Raiders not only another experienced defensive lineman, but also additional flexibility as the team continues plans to reincorporate more 4-3 fronts for the coming season. Jasper has started at nose tackle and "under" tackle in the past and might also be able to play some end in the 3-4. Jasper, 32, signed a one-year contract that includes a roster bonus of $25,000 and a base salary of $665,000, the minimum for a veteran of his tenure.

One of the world?s best all-around athletes, Randy Moss, is on board for a charity bass tournament set to take place next Wednesday. "Lots of people know who Randy is, but so few know him," Pro-angler John Laub said. "Tell him to cast to a quarter, and he'll put his lure on a dime." Laub said.

The Raiders have signed former Kansas City fullback Omar Easy to a one-year contract with a base salary of $455,000. Easy, 27, appeared in 37 games for the Chiefs in three seasons, primarily on special teams. The former Penn State standout notched four rushing attempts for one yard and had six receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown. He also had 11 special teams tackles. Originally a fourth-round choice in the 2002 draft, Easy became an unrestricted free agent this spring when Kansas City did not make him a restricted free-agent qualifying offer to retain a right of first refusal on him. To create a roster spot for Easy, the Raiders released defensive lineman Mark Word, signed as a free agent earlier this offseason.

Raiders' defensive back Charles Woodson was never going to be moved anywhere and he is now entering a critical season that will shape his financial future. Woodson's one-year deal will be up at season's end. In order for the Raiders to slap the franchise tag on him again, they would have to give him a 120 percent raise on $10.5 million. It's unlikely the Raiders would be willing to carry a $12.6 million cap charge on Woodson in 2006 and so he will be finally getting that long term deal next spring.

Randy Moss said publicly during an ESPN ?SportsCenter? interview that Oakland Raider quarterback Kerry Collins is better overall than his former quarterback and friend, Daunte Culpepper of the Minnesota Vikings. "When it comes to athleticism, Daunte has Kerry beat by a large margin," the controversial wide receiver said. "But Kerry has pocket presence and knows how to read defenses. So Kerry has a slight step over Daunte."

Randy Moss' new Oakland Raiders jersey was the best selling shirt in the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles led the league in merchandising sales as they reached the Super Bowl for the first time in 25 seasons. Moss, traded by the Minnesota Vikings to Oakland, led individual sales -- not unusual for a high-profile player who joins a new team and has his number changed (84 to 18). That his new team is the Raiders, a traditionally strong seller, adds to the appeal. As usual, several first-round draft choices were among the top 25, led by Tampa Bay running back Carnell Williams, who was eighth. Alex Smith, the first pick in the draft by San Francisco, was 12th; Cleveland's Braylon Edwards was 13th; Miami's Ronnie Brown was 15th and Chicago's Cedric Benson was 23rd.