Raiders reach deal with pass rusher Bruce Irvin
(AP) — The Oakland Raiders have filled another hole in free agency by agreeing to a four-year contract with former Seattle pass rusher Bruce Irvin.
With plenty of money to spend this offseason, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is looking to add the final pieces to make Oakland a playoff team after missing the postseason for 13 straight years.
With Justin Tuck retired and Aldon Smith suspended until November, the Raiders went after a player very familiar to defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
The other positions the Raiders are targeting in free agency are the secondary to find a replacement for retired safety Charles Woodson, and a starting cornerback to pair with David Amerson; a running back to pair with Latavius Murray; another offensive lineman; and possibly a middle linebacker.