Oakland Raiders Add Two More Players as 2012 NFL Draft Approaches

The Raiders added to their thin linebacker corps with the free agent signing of outside linebacker Philip Wheeler, Friday. Wheeler is projected to immediately start alongside Aaron Curry and Rolando McClain in a base 4-3 defense.

Last season, Wheeler played in 13 games and had 80 total tackles and a sack. As it stands, he would be Kamerion Wimbley's replacement on the strong side. While Wheeler is not the pass-rusher Wimbley is, he plays the run better. Wheeler's deal is for one year with the salary undisclosed.

Earlier in the day, the Raiders acquired running back Mike Goodson from the Carolina Panth...

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