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Raiders release RB Rhodes
The Oakland Raiders released running back Dominic Rhodes on Monday, two days after using their top draft pick to take big-play back Darren McFadden.
Oakland had a glut at running back after the draft and began addressing it almost immediately by announcing the team cut ties with Rhodes. The Raiders still have two backs with 1,000-yard seasons on their roster in Justin Fargas and LaMont Jordan, as well as last year's fourth-round pick Michael Bush.
Rhodes signed a two-year contract with the Raiders last offseason after helping Indianapolis win the Super Bowl. He restructured his contract this offseason and was expected to share the rushing load with Fargas before McFadden was drafted.
• • Dorien Bryant, one of the nation's most productive pass receivers and kick returners last season at Purdue, and Eastern Illinois wide receiver Micah Rucker were among 12 rookie free agents signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• • The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year deal with free agent defensive lineman Darwin Walker, who had been released by the Bears in February.
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