Skip to main content

CSN Bay Area

HOME  >  NEWS  >  SPORTS
Raiders expected to make more veteran roster cuts
Share This Post
Comments
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 11:45am
Follow @BairCSN

The Raiders had roughly $54 million in salary cap space heading into the offseason. That was before they decided to release strong safety Tyvon Branch, which will add nearly $3 million to that total.

It could jump even higher by releasing other veterans with high base salaries, little to no dead money associated and little expected return on investment.

[BAIR: Raiders have plenty of cap room, long way from spending floor]

Branch’s release will reportedly happen on Monday. He might not be the only one before the league year begins on March 10, but it’s entirely possible that some could get a long look in training camp before the team decides how to proceed. Base salaries aren’t guaranteed until the 53-man roster is set in late August, so there isn’t a rush to cut and run.

“You don’t give up on a player who has some value just because his cap number is higher that you would like,” Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said. “We’re not in a position like I was a couple years ago, where we had to move a contract just to do some things. I’m not in that situation. I’m in a pretty good cap situation.”

It might get even better if the Raiders, who are expected to spend in unrestricted free agency, let go of a few more.

Here are some cuts that might happen this offseason:

DE LaMarr Woodley
Cap number: $5.187 million
Dead money:$0
Thoughts: Woodley has a $1 million roster bonus due on the fifth day of the 2015 league year. It’s tough to imagine the Raiders paying that for a player who gave them virtually nothing a year ago. Woodley had five tackles in six games before suffering a season-ending biceps injury. Woodley was ineffective when healthy, and it makes little sense to bring him back in 2015.

QB Matt Schaub
Cap number: $5.5 million
Dead money:$0
Thoughts: The Raiders aren’t in a mad rush to get rid of Schaub, who lost a starting job to rookie Derek Carr didn’t play well in a backup. He was a consummate professional and became a solid asset to Carr in meetings. The Raiders have confidence in Matt McGloin as a No. 2 signal caller, which makes Schaub expendable. He is not expected back.

RB Maurice Jones-Drew
Cap number: $2.5 million
Dead money:$0
Thoughts: Jones-Drew was good to Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio when the two were in Jacksonville. The running back was a true feature back then, but must re-prove himself after an ineffective 2014 campaign where he fell out of the rushing rotation. Del Rio said MJD must show he can be an explosive back again, and could get the offseason program and the preseason to prove it. The Raiders don’t need his money to sign free agents, and nothing is guaranteed outside a workout bonus if he doesn’t work out well.

C/G Kevin Boothe
Cap number: $1.3 million
Dead money:$0
Thoughts: Boothe was well respect among his teammates, but didn’t do much on the field. He played just 19 offensive snaps last year, and the team has young players in backup roles along the offensive line. He has played a lot of guard in the past, but he didn’t get much of an opportunity last year. Offensive line coach Mike Tice’s opinion of Boothe’s value, ad McKenzie’s offseason acqusitions will go a long way in determining whether he stays.

NBCBayArea.com

There is no data to display.

Video

Morning Minute: Warriors fall short in Brooklyn, Sharks snap home skid
Highlights: Sharks attack all game, rout Canadiens
McLellan: 'Without that effort and commitment level, we have no chance'
Stalock: We did 'what we needed, we knew it was desperation time'

Giants

Nationals' Uggla seeing the ball well again
Krukow: With Lincecum, 'I want to see it before I believe it'
Giants spring training Day 13: Aoki deal doesn't bother Blanco
Giants newcomers to get long look in first spring game
Read More

Athletics

A's curious about new pace-of-play rules
Semien studies up in bid to become A's shortstop
A's hold chips in Oakland's stadium dance
Melvin pens right-handed lineup for A's opener vs. Bumgarner
Read More

Sharks

Rewind: Smith gives much-needed energy boost to Sharks in win
Shot of the Game: Smith scores in first minutes with Sharks
Instant Replay: Sharks shut out Canadiens, snap home skid
Sharks' Wilson won't ask Thornton, Marleau to waive no-trades
Read More

49ers

Free-agent Dockett meets with 49ers
Harbaugh's fleece, khakis no longer on display at 49ers Museum
Ex-49ers special-teamer Ventrone added to Patriots staff
Rugby league star picks 49ers
Read More

Raiders

NFL salary cap increases $10 million to top $143 million
Will CA state income taxes hinder Raiders in free agency?
Raiders have even more to spend with carryover, adjustments
Source: Raiders to release LaMarr Woodley
Read More

Warriors

Rewind: Warriors head home after sour ending to road trip
Warriors' Curry hears MVP chants...in Brooklyn
Shot of the Game: Bogut throws down lob from Curry
Instant Replay: Jack hits game-winner as Warriors fall to Nets
Read More

NCAA

Stanford goes cold in final minute, loses to Oregon
On Senior Day, Cal knocks off Oregon State
San Francisco surges in second half to beat Pacific
Brownridge's late layup lifts Santa Clara past Saint Mary's
Read More
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Amy G
  • Insider Alex Pavlovic
  • Buy Giants Gear
  • Buy Giants Tickets

Latest News

Nationals' Uggla seeing the ball well again
(2)
Associated Press

GIANTS VIDEO

Giants Confidential 2015: 1-on-1 with Madison Bumgarner
Giants Confidential 2015: 1-on-1 with Madison Bumgarner
See more >

GIANTS INSIDER

  • Giants spring training Day 13: Aoki deal doesn't bother Blanco
  • Giants newcomers to get long look in first spring game
  • Giants spring training Day 12: How Manny Ramirez helped Perez
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Insider Joe Stiglich
  • Buy Athletics Gear
  • Buy Athletics Tickets

Latest News

A's curious about new pace-of-play rules
Joe Stiglich

A's VIDEO

Barry Zito vs. Ben Zobrist in live batting practice at A's camp
Barry Zito vs. Ben Zobrist in live batting practice at A's camp
See more >

A's INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NHL Standings
  • Insider Kevin Kurz
  • Buy Sharks Gear
  • Buy Sharks Tickets

Latest News

Rewind: Smith gives much-needed energy boost to Sharks in win
Kevin Kurz

SHARKS VIDEO

Highlights: Sharks attack all game, rout Canadiens
Highlights: Sharks attack all game, rout Canadiens
See more >

SHARKS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider Monte Poole
  • Buy Warriors Gear
  • Buy Warriors Tickets

Latest News

Rewind: Warriors head home after sour ending to road trip
(3)
Monte Poole

WARRIORS VIDEO

Shot of the Game: Bogut throws down lob from Curry
Shot of the Game: Bogut throws down lob from Curry
See more >

WARRIORS INSIDER

  • Rewind: Warriors head home after sour ending to road trip
  • Warriors' Curry hears MVP chants...in Brooklyn
  • Instant Replay: Jack hits game-winner as Warriors fall to Nets
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider Bill Herenda
  • Buy Kings Gear
  • Buy Kings Tickets
  • Channel locations

Latest News

Source: Kings' Collison to have core muscle surgery Tuesday
Bill Herenda

Kings Video

Kings' Miller: 'Talent is here; guys will figure it out soon'
Kings' Miller: 'Talent is here; guys will figure it out soon'
See more >

KINGS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Matt Maiocco
  • Buy 49ers Gear
  • Buy 49ers Tickets

Latest News

Free-agent Dockett meets with 49ers
Matt Maiocco

49ers VIDEO

Maiocco addresses 49ers most likely to be cap casualties
Maiocco addresses 49ers most likely to be cap casualties
See more >

49ers INSIDER

  • Free-agent Dockett meets with 49ers
  • Harbaugh's fleece, khakis no longer on display at 49ers Museum
  • Ex-49ers special-teamer Ventrone added to Patriots staff
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Scott Bair
  • Buy Raiders Gear
  • Buy Raiders Tickets

Latest News

NFL salary cap increases $10 million to top $143 million
Associated Press

RAIDERS VIDEO

Napoleon Kaufman still brings crowd to its feet on Sundays
Napoleon Kaufman still brings crowd to its feet on Sundays
See more >

RAIDERS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLS Standings
  • MLS Player Leaders
  • Buy Quakes Gear
  • Buy Quakes Tickets

Top Story

Earthquakes sign Portuguese defender Paulo Renato
CSN Bay Area staff

Quakes Video

Wondolowski reflects on his World Cup experience
Wondolowski reflects on his World Cup experience
See more >

Shop

JOE STIGLICH

A's curious about new pace-of-play rules
See more >

ALEX PAVLOVIC

Giants spring training Day 13: Aoki deal doesn't bother Blanco
(6)
See more >

MATT MAIOCCO

Free-agent Dockett meets with 49ers
See more >

SCOTT BAIR

Will CA state income taxes hinder Raiders in free agency?
(6)
See more >

MONTE POOLE

Rewind: Warriors head home after sour ending to road trip
(3)
See more >

BILL HERENDA

Source: Kings' Collison to have core muscle surgery Tuesday
See more >

KEVIN KURZ

Rewind: Smith gives much-needed energy boost to Sharks in win
See more >

RAY RATTO

Stalock-for-Crosby deal that fell through will haunt Sharks

ALL-STAR TEACHER

Nominate your favorite All-Star Teacher today!

SATURDAY NIGHT ON ICE SHARKS POSTER!

more

Click here to find out how to win a Sharks collectors edition poster!

AUTHENTIC FAN THURSDAY

Click here to buy your Sharks tickets in the Authentic Fan Thursday section!



NCAA

Brownridge's late layup lifts Santa Clara past Saint Mary's
San Jose State loses to Nevada, remains winless in MWC

MORE

  • SaberCats
  • Fight Sports
  • Motor Sports
  • GolfChannel.com
  • Tennis
  • Ray Ratto

 

TICKETS

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets
Curry Jersey
Giants Fitted Hat
49ers Hoodie

Mega Menu: Shop

  • Giants
  • A's Shop
  • 49ers
  • Raiders Shop
  • Warriors
  • Kings Shop
  • Sharks Shop

Mega Menu: Shop - Tickets

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets

Latest Videos

Morning Minute: Warriors fall short in Brooklyn, Sharks snap home skid
Morning Minute: Warriors fall short in Brooklyn, Sharks snap home skid
See more >

ONLINE SHOWS

  • Carpool Confessions
  • Amy G’s Exclusives
  • Buster Knows Squat
  • Humm BB
  • Bullshootin'

TV SHOWS

  • All Videos
  • SportsNet Central
  • Yahoo SportsTalk Live

INSIDERS

  • Ray Ratto - Senior Insider
  • Matt Maiocco - 49ers
  • Scott Bair - Raiders
  • Monte Poole - Warriors
  • Bill Herenda - Kings
  • Kevin Kurz - Sharks
  • Joe Stiglich - A's
  • Alex Pavlovic - Giants
  • TV Schedule - Bay Area and California
  • Channel Locations - Bay Area
  • Channel Locations - California