The Oakland Raiders are right up against the protected cap for 2013 despite not being considered a serious contender as they continue their rebuild under Reggie McKenzie.

One decision McKenzie made that has been a mistake is keeping Richard Seymour.

Seymour will count for $14 million in 'dead money' on the Raiders' cap for 2013.

The Raiders will look at restructuring the contract of Carson Palmer in order to save on their cap.