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Oakland Adds Philip Wheeler

Jul 15, 2014 7:00 AM

The Raiders have agreed to a one-year deal with unrestricted free agent Philip Wheeler to fill their void at starting outside linebacker. Wheeler played 13 games for Indianapolis last season, making 80 tackles and recording one sack. He played four seasons overall with the Colts with 182 tackles and two sacks. "We're excited to add another veteran to complement our talented linebacking group," general manager Reggie McKenzie said. "He gives us a lot of athleticism and versatility. He's a player that can do a lot of things."

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Raiders Trade For Panthers' Goodson

May 18, 2014 2:00 AM

The Raiders acquired running back Mike Goodson from the Panthers on Friday in exchange for offensive tackle Bruce Campbell, according to an ESPN.com report. Goodson, who ran for 501 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons with Carolina, became expendable after the team signed free agent running back Mike Tolbert earlier this month.

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Bears Sign Michael Bush

Oct 31, 2014 5:51 AM

Michael Bush has signed a four-year agreement with the Bears. Bush will be Matt Forte's backup at running back. Bush has had a lot of success as a short-yardage and goalline back.

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Oakland Re-Signs Khalif Barnes

Sep 4, 2014 4:27 PM

Khalif Barnes and the Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract believed to be worth the veteran minimum. Barnes will compete with Joseph Barksdale at the right tackle position.

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Raiders To Meet With Tracy Porter

Sep 12, 2014 7:33 PM

The Raiders are expected to host Tracy Porter for a visit within the next couple of days, according to a source. The defensive back has made a name for himself as a member of the Saints.

Vittorio Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter)

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Raiders To Release Kamerion Wimbley

Oct 9, 2014 7:44 PM

The Raiders will release linebacker Kamerion Wimbley on Friday, according to a report. Oakland would have guaranteed Wimbley $17.5 million had they kept him on their roster through Saturday.

Pro Football Talk

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49ers Agree To Terms With Rock Cartwright

Oct 10, 2014 11:20 AM

Special teams ace and locker-room mentor Rock Cartwright is apparently leaving the Raiders for the 49ers, having agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical, the NFL Network first reported Thursday.

San Jose Mercury News

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Boss Agrees To Three-Year Deal With Chiefs

Sep 12, 2014 7:33 PM

The Chiefs have reached an agreement with former Raiders and Giants tight end Kevin Boss on a three-year, $9M contract. He also will get $2M that was guaranteed by the Raiders for 2012 before they cut him earlier this week.

ESPN.com

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Agent: Raiders To Release Kevin Boss

Oct 31, 2014 5:36 AM

The Raiders plan to release tight end Kevin Boss just one year into a four-year contract. Boss' agent, Scott Smith, tweeted Monday night that the Raiders told him Boss will be released Tuesday and become an unrestricted free agent. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported the deal earlier. Boss signed a $16M, four-year contract last summer to replace tight end Zach Miller. The deal included $6M guaranteed, including $4M in 2011 and $2M in 2012, a league source told Schefter.

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Palmer Restructures Contract With Raiders

Oct 31, 2014 5:31 AM

Carson Palmer has restructured his contract with the Raiders, according to a source. The move saved Oakland about $9 million in salary cap space. The Raiders flipped his $12.5 million base salary in 2012 to an $11.68 million roster bonus, which prorates like a signing bonus, to go along with an $825,000 base salary.

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Raiders Clear $11.8M By Restructuring Seymour, Huff Deals
The Raiders are working hard to create some cap space.

Macs Football Blog

Raiders Place Tag On Tyvon Branch
The Raiders placed the franchise tag on safety Tyvon Branch on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Raiders Will Cut Wimbley If Deal Isn't Reached
The Raiders plan to cut Kamerion Wimbley if he does not restructure his contract.

NFL.com