The Oakland Raiders free agents watch didn't see a lot of activity on Thursday. There were really very few new rumors of any substance. I expect that will change today. Today is the first day that players can official sign there free agent contracts. It is also the first day the free agents can visit interested teams.
That means there should be plenty of rumors and news. At the very least Jon Condo and Jarvis Moss should be in to sign the contracts they already agreed to. There is also a good chance that Michael Bush and the other restricted free agents ink their deals today.
Jump over for all the news and rumors....
Raiders Free Agent Targets
There is no new information since I posted on any of the Raiders free agent targets. Click the links to get the scoop on what we have so far if you missed them.
The Raiders are reportedly interested in CB Antonio Cromartie.
The Raiders are negotiating with FS Dashon Goldson
The Raiders are negotiating with Jared Gaither
There were never any rumors of substance connecting Vince Young to the Raiders, and we can put the whole issue to rest now. According to NFL.com's Albert Breer, he agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course, there is one thing a little curious about this news. Adam Schefter points that out for us:
"Reports of deal between Eagles and Vince Young are interesting. Young is still on waivers and can not talk to teams till he clears waivers."
Raiders Re-Signings
The Raiders have re-signed two players. Both are considered minor signing, but I am happy for both. Especially, the easy to overlook Jon Condo. Click the links for more details.
The Nnamdi Asomugha Sweepstakes
The rumors and buzz are definitely picking up on Nnam. So much so, that I felt it was worthy of it's own post. You can find that sexy beast right here.
I will say that the main bidders for Nnam's services appear to be the Jets, 49ers and Texans.
Zach Miller
It is still oddly quiet on the Zach Miller front. I don't get it.
Vittorio Tafur thinks teams just aren't interested:
Raiders fans should take it as a good sign that there have been no reports of any other team pursuing tight end Zach Miller. While the unrestricted free agent is a player most teams would love to have, teams have other areas to address before committing to a big-money tight end. And a lot of teams took tight ends somewhat early in the draft, not wanting to wait for free agency.
Hue Jackson talked about it Tuesday from his first post lockout presser.
Jerry McDonald on mercurynews.com
Jackson also said he spoke to unrestricted free-agent tight end Zach Miller, and one of Miller's teammates said, "He wants to come back. He just wants a fair offer."
The Raiders always give fair deals to players they want, and Zach Miller doesn't strike me as a person that would have an unrealistic view of fair. My guess is this signing is announced on Friday.
The only other tidbit I've seen on Miller is that the Cardinals aren't going to go after him:
With rookie Rob Housler and Jim Dray, a second-year player, at tight
end the Cardinals needed some experience, and some blocking, at the position. I don't know if King's acquisition rules out pursuing Todd Heap or Zach Miller, but it seems so.
Michael Huff
Michael Huff still doesn't seem to be getting much interest. Jerry McDonald thinks he may still be in play for the Raiders:
Think Huff may stil be in mix.
The biggest suitor for Michael Huff appeared to be the Jacksonville Jaguars,
Safeties Dawan Landry and Michael Huff could be more likely for Jaguars than Eric Weddle | jacksonville.com
While Eric Weddle's has been a hot name at safety this summer, it the two names we're hearing to be more likely for Jacksonville are Oakland safety Michael Huff and Baltimore safety Dawan Landry.
but the Jags may be leaning more towards Dawan Landry.
Twitter / @JasonLaCanfora: With S Eric Weddle staying ...
With S Eric Weddle staying in San Diego, I see Dawan Landry in Jacksonville, a move I've long talked about. Jags shopping for safeties
That leaves us with the Cowboys, who have been surprisingly quiet on this front.
Dallas Cowboys Blog - ESPN Dallas
The Cowboys’ interest in ex-Raider Michael Huff, an Irving Nimitz and Texas product, isn’t clear. However, Huff is likely to receive a contract in the Weddle/Mikell range, and it doesn’t sound as if the Cowboys intend to make that type of investment in a safety.
Eric Weddle just signed a record contract with the Chargers. Good luck to the team that signs Huff to that. I don't think that is going to happen. My money is on Huff ending up with the Cowboys.
Although at least one of Huff's teammates thinks he might be back.
Jerry McDonald on mercurynews.com
One player who had been in contact with Michael Huff thought the starting free safety might return, although there were rumors of the Raiders having interest in 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson.
Please let it be Goldson!
Langston Walker
Reports of Langston Walker's retirement were greatly exaggerated.
Vittorio Tafur on the San Francisco Chronicle
Langston Walker was vacationing in South Africa when friends back home let him in on a little secret. He was retired.
"I don't know how those things get started," said the 31-year-old right tackle, who started 15 games for the Raiders last season. "I am definitely out there. I am getting some calls and waiting to figure out what I am going to do until Friday."
How many teams are interested in the 6-foot-8, 360-pound lineman's services?
"I'm not going to tell you that," Walker said. "Let's just say it's a number I am happy with."
Cooper Carlisle
Carlisle is not a free agent, even though the NFL Network had said he and Chris Johnson had been cut by the Raiders.
Jerry McDonald on mercurynews.com
Starting right guard Cooper Carlisle reported to camp and expects to compete for a starting job.
The Raiders are smart to hold onto Carlisle. Hopefully they are trying to upgrade, and can cut him later, but at least he is an insurance policy with experience. If the Raiders sign Gaither, I'd like them to re-sign Walker and have Walker take Carlisle spot.
Mario Henderson
I haven't seen any rumblings on Henderson. Other than the legal kind. Here is Mario tweeting:
"Got good news today that my Gun charge was dropped, God is good n im thankful for His blessings n now i can focus fully on football"
Former Raiders
Bruce Gradkowski is now a Bengal. Good luck, Grad!
Robert Gallery is now a Seahawk. Living in the Seattle area, I am super excited to hear fans say, "when Gallery gets healthy."
Thomas Howard is now a Bengal.