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Charles Woodson | Defensive Back

Team: Oakland Raiders
Age / DOB:  (36) / 10/7/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 202
College: Michigan
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The Denver Post reports the Broncos made Charles Woodson a one-year offer worth a maximum of $3.7 million through "reachable incentives."
Woodson's Raiders deal is worth a max of $4.3 million, though it's unknown how "reachable" the incentives are. He'll receive a base value of $1.8 million, including a $700,000 signing bonus. Unless the Broncos' base offer was dramatically lower, it's definitely surprising Woodson chose the cellar-dwelling Raiders over Denver based on a theoretical extra $600,000. Money talks. May 21 - 11:52 PM
Source: Denver Post

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Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Raiders agreed to terms with DB Charles Woodson on a one-year, $1.8 million contract.

The deal includes a $700,000 signing bonus, and is worth a "maximum" of $4.3 million, likely through hard-to-achieve incentives. Woodson is returning to the team that made him the No. 4 pick of the 1998 draft. Woodson spent the first eight years of his career in Oakland before defecting to Green Bay. He's chosen the Raiders over the Broncos despite the fact that Denver is on the cusp of the Super Bowl, and Oakland is one of the worst teams in the league. However Woodson spins it, money was almost certainly the determining factor. Going on 37, Woodson has lost multiple steps the past few seasons, but will still likely be a better option than Usama Young opposite Tyvon Branch at safety. It's possible he won't be a 1,000-snap player, instead playing somewhere in the neighborhood of 500-750.
Related: Packers, Broncos
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
May 21 - 9:50 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free agent Charles Woodson is "intrigued" by the idea of finishing his career in Oakland.

Schefter previously reported on NFL Live that the Broncos had made a "fair offer" in contract talks, but it's possible Woodson would prefer to return to Oakland. We still anticipate Woodson landing in Denver, where the team is much further along. The Raiders have the look of a four-win club at best.
Related: Broncos, Raiders
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
May 20 - 4:49 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Coach John Fox said Monday the Broncos are in "wait and see" mode regarding free agent Charles Woodson joining the team.

The sides were reportedly "closing in on completing a deal" last week, before talks "hit a snag." The Raiders have since showed interest, although Woodson is likely using Oakland as leverage. Denver is easily his best bet if he wants to finish his career on a contender. Woodson is entering his age-37 season.
Related: Raiders, Broncos
Source: Denver Post
May 20 - 3:39 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Free agent Charles Woodson's rep says he received an offer from the Broncos.

He also confirmed Woodson will visit the Raiders on Tuesday, and is not considering retirement. The Broncos may have made an offer, but it was clearly of the veteran's minimum variety. That's apparently not a price Woodson is yet willing to accept. He may soon find he doesn't have a choice.
Related: Broncos
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
May 17 - 9:53 AM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

The Raiders have invited free agent Charles Woodson in for a visit next week.

"As of right now the plan is for him to fly in Tuesday," Woodson's agent said. "We are still waiting for their official schedule at this time." Woodson visited the Broncos on Wednesday but left without a contract, and the Giants have reportedly "dipped their toe in the water" for the veteran. The Raiders have holes all over their defense, and it would be a nice spot for Woodson if he wants to play as much as possible. Woodson spent the first eight years of his career in Oakland.
Related: Raiders
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
May 16 - 8:33 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

The player rep for free agent Charles Woodson says the Giants "have just put their toe in the water again" for his client.

Agent Carl Poston is really trying to stir up a market for his 36-year-old client. Woodson somewhat surprisingly left Denver without a contract and has been linked to the Panthers and Raiders. The Giants don't look like a natural fit as Stevie Brown/Antrel Rolle are penned in at safety and Ryan Mundy is a decent No. 3. Woodson would likely have to accept a minimum contract to play for the Giants, something he's highly unlikely to do.
Related: Giants
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
May 16 - 11:13 AM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

The Denver Post says the Broncos are "likely" still the leading candidate to sign free agent Charles Woodson.

Woodson left his Broncos visit without a contract, presumably so he can meet with the Raiders and Panthers. It looks like a leverage ploy. The Broncos can offer plenty of money (they're roughly $7M under the cap), a chance to start at strong safety and a legit shot at a Super Bowl. Woodson would help them defend the growing number of "move" tight ends in the AFC.
Related: Broncos
Source: Denver Post
May 16 - 8:36 AM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Free agent Charles Woodson left his Broncos visit without a contract.

As reporter Mike Klis points out, that doesn't mean the sides aren't still talking, but for now Woodson remains on the open market. To date, his only known offer has come from the Raiders. Woodson desperately wants to play for a contender, but has said he's open to playing for any team.
Related: Broncos
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter
May 15 - 7:00 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Free agent Charles Woodson's player rep says he's received interest from the Raiders and Panthers in addition the Broncos, and that the Raiders have made an offer.

After three months of silence, Woodson's market is finally heating up. Oakland and Carolina both have dire needs at safety, but we'd guess the Broncos remain Woodson's preference by a longshot despite his recent capitulation that he was willing to play for a rebuilding team. The Raiders or Panthers will likely have to outbid the Broncos by a meaningful margin if they're serious about securing Woodson's services. Woodson will be in Denver on Wednesday.
Related: Panthers, Broncos, Raiders
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
May 14 - 3:58 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Updating an earlier item, free agent Charles Woodson will visit the Broncos on Wednesday.

Woodson has made it clear he's only looking for a job at this point, so money or his potential role shouldn't be a major stumbling block if the Broncos want to hammer out a contract. Denver is just Woodson's second visit since he was released by the Packers in February.
Related: Broncos
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter
May 14 - 1:14 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Sources tell CBS 4 in Denver that free agent Charles Woodson will meet with the Broncos "soon."

If Woodson wants to be a contributor on a contender, Denver is an ideal spot. They're set at corner with Champ Bailey, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Chris Harris, but could use help at safety. Although Woodson is well into his decline phase at age 36, he would provide good competition for tentative starters Mike Adams and Rahim Moore. Woodson was Pro Football Focus' No. 37 safety last season.
Related: Broncos
Source: Vic Lombardi on Twitter
May 14 - 11:16 AM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

ESPN Cleveland reports that the Browns are not interested in free agent Charles Woodson.

Woodson recently said that he's open to playing for non-contenders, but the Browns appear set to go with T.J. Ward and Tashaun Gipson as their starting safeties. Cleveland also drafted FS Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles) in the sixth-round and expects him to be ready for training camp.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 11 - 8:31 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

Free agent Charles Woodson is now willing to join a team in rebuilding mode.

"When this process first started out, I needed to go to a contender," Woodson said. "I know I am toward the end of my career. At this point, I want to play football. So if it is a rebuilding stage, at this point if that is the circumstances I have to play under, then that is what I am going to do." Woodson is confused by the lack of interest in himself and other 30-plus-year-old free agents. Some teams that could still use safety help are the Panthers, Browns, Cowboys, Broncos, Chiefs, Vikings, Jets, Chargers, and Rams.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
May 9 - 9:22 PM
Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

GM Trent Baalke says the 49ers are "still interested" in free agent Charles Woodson.

The 49ers remain Woodson's only visit, but there's been no indication a deal is close. The 49ers have a major hole opposite Donte Whitner, but are clearly only going to sign Woodson at their price. Woodson's play is on the decline, but he's still a much better option than Craig Dahl.
Related: 49ers
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
Apr 17 - 1:37 PM

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