Stanford Routt has signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal to stay in Oakland and will be guaranteed $20 million over the first two years of the deal. "It's a great feeling to go back to a place you're familiar with and not have to deal with the 'unknowns' and 'uncertainties,' " Routt said in a statement. "But the work has just begun. We have a tough schedule this year. My parents always taught me 'finish what you start.' "

The Raiders used their franchise tag Thursday to keep linebacker Kamerion Wimbley under contract for 2012. Oakland originally hoped to use a $3.5 million buyback option to keep Wimbley under contract for next season for just over $4 million. But Wimbley's agent, Joe Linta, said the NFL determined that deal violated rules prohibiting base salaries rising more than 30 percent in a year. That led to the Raiders decision to use the franchise tag, which is projected to be worth about $10 million.

The Raiders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with cornerback Stanford Routt, according to a source. Routt, a six-year pro, was an offseason priority for the Raiders after the team voided the contract of perennial Pro Bowl pick Nnamdi Asomugha, who likely is leaving via free agency.

The Raiders have finalized a new two-year contract with defensive tackle Richard Seymour. Seymour will make $30 million over the next two seasons. The deal includes $22.5 million in guaranteed money and allows the team to save the franchise tag designation for another player. "I'm thrilled to be with the Silver and Black, a team that has a bright future," Seymour said in a statement. "As I mentioned many times before, I see myself retiring a Raider."

The Raiders will keep Richard Seymour off the free-agent market once a new collective bargaining agreement goes into effect. Seymour and Oakland agreed to a two-year contract, potentially worth $30 million and containing $22.5 million guaranteed, according to an SI.com report. The defensive end, 31, went to the Pro Bowl last season, making a big impact in his second season in Oakland after being acquired in a trade from New England.

The Raiders have hired Hall of Famer Rod Woodson as defensive backs coach, the team announced on Monday. Woodson, best known for his 10 seasons with the Steelers from 1987-96, made the Pro Bowl 11 times -- a record for a defensive back. The 1993 defensive player of the year owns NFL records with 12 interceptions returned for touchdowns and 1,483 yards on interception returns. Woodson also played two seasons with Oakland before retiring in 2004.

Raiders running back Michael Bush was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Clarksville, Ind., according to the San Jose Mercury News. Bush, who ran for 655 yards and eight touchdowns on 158 carries last season, is set to become a free agent.

The Raiders are expected to place their franchise tag on defensive end Richard Seymour, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. After the sides were unable to reach terms on a three-year pact during the last year's offseason, Seymour, 31, agreed to a one-year, $12.4 million exclusive rights deal. If Oakland places their tag on Seymour, he would be in line to make approximately $15 million.

The Raiders have promoted Greg Biekert from defensive assistant to linebackers coach. Biekert joined the coaching staff last year as a defensive assistant. He played linebacker for 11 years in the NFL, including nine with the Raiders.

The Raiders are likely to use their franchise tag on Richard Seymour again this offseason. Seymour is due a minimum of 20 percent more than he received last season, which was just under $14.9 million.