Raiders release Rhodes Alameda, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Raiders released running back
Dominic Rhodes on Monday, just two days after drafting running back Darren
McFadden with their top pick.
Rhodes appeared in just 10 games last season, including two starts, and was
limited in playing time after missing the first four games of the season for
violating the league's substance abuse policy. He was signed by Oakland prior
to the start of last season after spending his first six seasons in the league
with the Colts.
He carried the ball a total of 75 times for 302 yards with one t... More...
The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, hoping he can revive a career beset by injuries in recent seasons, according to ESPN. The 30-year-old Hartwell played only 13 games in 2005 and '06 with Atlanta because of injuries to his knee and Achilles tendon. He was cut by Cincinnati before the start of last season and sat out the entire year.
Running back Dominic Rhodes has rejoined the Indianapolis Colts, signing a one-year deal with the team he helped lead to a Super Bowl championship, according to the Indianapolis Star. Rhodes, a free agent after being recently released by the Oakland Raiders, will receive approximately $650,000.
Running back Dominic Rhodes enjoyed his most productive Sundays with the Indianapolis Colts. And now that Rhodes is looking for work, it is likely that he'll land back in Indianapolis, according to NFL.com. Per Adam Schefter, Rhodes and the Colts are expected to reach agreement on a deal that will enable him to back up featured running back Joseph Addai.
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