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Charles Woodson - DB - Raiders

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.
Related: Broncos
Source: Denver Post
May 21 - 11:52 PM
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
Terrelle Pryor - QB - Raiders

According to the Contra Costa Times, Terrelle Pryor's passes are still "too wobbly and off the mark" to be considered a legitimate threat for the Raiders' starting quarterback job.

Last preseason, we were taken aback a bit by Pryor's woeful accuracy and poor velocity on precision throws, although he can heave it downfield with some power. He's simply not an effective passer. While rookie Tyler Wilson has shined at OTA practices, Pryor has stumbled. Look for Matt Flynn and Wilson to make 2013 starts while Pryor operates as the third-stringer in a baseball cap.
Source: Contra Costa Times
May 20 - 4:16 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
Brandian Ross - DB - Raiders

The Raiders have converted CB Brandian Ross to free safety.

A 6-foot, 191-pound former undrafted free agent from Youngstown State, Ross will compete for a roster spot behind penciled-in starter Usama Young.
Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter
May 20 - 3:14 PM
Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders

Darren McFadden reportedly looks "energized" and "explosive" at Raiders early OTAs.

Averaging nearly five missed games per year through five NFL seasons, McFadden has all the incentive in the world to stay healthy entering his contract year. We don't doubt McFadden looks explosive in the non-padded practices. Whether Oakland's talent-deficient offensive line can open running lanes will be more critical to the 25-year-old's 2013 fantasy production.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
May 20 - 2:47 PM
Miles Burris - LB - Raiders

Raiders LB Miles Burris is missing time at OTAs after an offseason knee surgery.

It's believed he underwent surgery in January, although the extent of the operation was never revealed. "Scopes" don't usually sideline players for four months. Burris has lost his starting job after Oakland's offseason linebacker signings. A 2012 fourth-round pick, he struggled mightily as a rookie.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
May 20 - 2:25 PM
Taiwan Jones - DB - Raiders

The San Francisco Chronicle's Vic Tafur observed at OTAs that RB-turned-CB Taiwan Jones will face a "steep uphill climb" to make the Raiders' 2013 roster.

Jones has enough size and speed for the transition, but he's a huge project as a third-year player already changing positions. We don't see Jones as a member of Oakland's five-deep at cornerback. He may not even make it to camp.
Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter
May 20 - 1:52 PM
Tony Bergstrom - G - Raiders

Raiders 2012 third-round pick Tony Bergstrom opened OTAs as the team's starting left guard.

A college tackle, Bergstrom was Oakland's first selection in the 2012 draft, where they lacked both first- and second-round picks. He earned just over 100 snaps as a rookie. New OL coach Tony Sparano was reportedly "high" on Bergstrom coming out of Utah. He's giving him the first look to replace Cooper Carlisle.
Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter
May 20 - 1:28 PM
Sio Moore - LB - Raiders

Third-round LB Sio Moore has been lining up at both strong-side and weak-side linebacker in spring workouts.

"His ability to understand multiple positions has been good," coach Dennis Allen said. "He's athletic in space, which was something Philip (Wheeler) was really good at. I think he's got great awareness for the game and he's probably got a little bit more coming off the edge." Explosive off the edge, Moore should force his way onto the field as a rookie.
Source: CSN Bay Area
May 17 - 12:50 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
Josh Cribbs - WR - Raiders

New Raiders KR Josh Cribbs (meniscus surgery) says he'll be ready "when it’s time to play football."

Cribbs called Jets GM John Idzik's observation that his knee "(wasn't) quite there yet" a "negotiation tactic" before admitting he might not be ready to practice for over a month. Regardless, Cribbs should be ready well in advance of Week 1, and is slotted in as the Raiders' primary return man.
Source: raiders.com
May 17 - 9:49 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
Tyler Wilson - QB - Raiders

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on NFL 32 that fourth-round pick Tyler Wilson made a "very big impression" on Raiders brass during his first week of offseason practices.

Mort suggested Raiders officials believe Wilson "looks a little better than (they) thought" he would. It's a positive early step because Wilson is likely to shine in live, contact situations as well due to his toughness in the pocket. Right now, Wilson is just throwing the ball against air and DBs who can't hit. In terms of being a value pick, Wilson was our favorite quarterback in the 2013 draft.
May 16 - 6:00 PM

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