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Cornerback Ray Buchanan signed Monday with the Raiders, becoming the latest addition to Oakland's revamped defense.
Buchanan, an 11-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl in 1998, spent the last seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He has 46 career interceptions, fourth among active players behind Oakland safety Rod Woodson.
Buchanan was a standout early in his tenure with the Falcons, but they waived him last month to avoid a hefty roster bonus. He was benched late last season in a defensive shakeup shortly before coach Dan Reeves was fired.
The Raiders' defense has received a healthy influx of veteran talent after last season's 4-12 finish. Oakland also has signed defensive tackles Warren Sapp and Ted Washington, and linebackers Dwayne Rudd and Danny Clark.
The Raiders also designated cornerback Charles Woodson as their franchise player, keeping him in Oakland next season. Buchanan will compete for playing time with Phillip Buchanon and Nnamdi Asomugha.
Source: AP
Buchanan, an 11-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl in 1998, spent the last seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He has 46 career interceptions, fourth among active players behind Oakland safety Rod Woodson.
Buchanan was a standout early in his tenure with the Falcons, but they waived him last month to avoid a hefty roster bonus. He was benched late last season in a defensive shakeup shortly before coach Dan Reeves was fired.
The Raiders' defense has received a healthy influx of veteran talent after last season's 4-12 finish. Oakland also has signed defensive tackles Warren Sapp and Ted Washington, and linebackers Dwayne Rudd and Danny Clark.
The Raiders also designated cornerback Charles Woodson as their franchise player, keeping him in Oakland next season. Buchanan will compete for playing time with Phillip Buchanon and Nnamdi Asomugha.
Source: AP