Notable Free Agents: Nnamdi Asomugha (re-signed), CB; Shane Lechler (re-signed), P; Chris Johnson (re-signed), CB; Jake Grove, C; Cooper Carlisle, G.
Projected 2009 Cap Space: $4,000,000
Draft Order: 7
Top Needs: Not unlike other teams selecting at the top of the draft, the Raiders ...
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The Scores Report:
PLAYERS:
Albert Haynesworth,
DeAngelo Hall,
Nnamdi Asomugha,
Shane Lechler,
Jake Grove,
Cooper Carlisle,
Chris Johnson
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
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