Free agency is in full swing and the Oakland Raiders have been busy making roster changes. Let’s take a look at what has gone on so far:
Returning unrestricted free agent: Safety Charles Woodson.
Departed free agents: Running back Darren McFadden (Cowboys), cornerback Chimdi Chewka (Patriots).
Remaining free agents: Center Stefen Wisniewski, cornerback Tarell Brown, cornerback Carlos Rogers, tight end David Ausberry, receiver Vincent Brown, receiver Denarius Moore, defensive tackle Pat Sims, defensive tackle C.J. Wilson, running back Kory Sheets.
Priority free agents: None.
Released: Safety Tyvon Branch (Chiefs), defensive end LaMarr Woodley (Cardinals), linebacker Nick Roach, safety Usama Young.
Retired: Running back Maurice Jones-Drew.
Free-agent additions: Center Rodney Hudson (Chiefs), linebacker Malcolm Smith (Seahawks), tight end Lee Smith (Bills), running back Roy Helu (Redskins), defensive tackle Dan Williams (Cardinals), linebacker Curtis Lofton (Saints), safety Nate Allen (Eagles), cornerback James Dockery (Panthers), quarterback Christian Ponder (Vikings).
Acquired in trade: None.
Starting lineup changes: Hudson for Wisniewski, Lofton for Roach, Williams for Wilson, Allen for Branch.
Players connected to Raiders: Tight end Jermaine Gresham (Bengals), but he is not expected to sign soon. Defensive end Greg Hardy (Panthers. Owner Mark Davis denied publicly that the team has had discussions with Hardy.
