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The Raiders have been searching for a veteran presence at right defensive end. Pass rusher Greg Spires was looking for a job. Both can check their respective wishes off the to-get list.

The Oakland Raiders have been the most active team in the NFL acquiring talent during the offseason and have utilized several avenues—free agency, trades and the draft. The Raider Nation will see the 2008 edition first-hand when the Raiders kick off their 49th season of professional football competition by hosting the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 preseason opener on Friday, August 8 at 7 p.m. PT at McAfee Coliseum.

Ronde Barber returned an interception 29 yards for his 10th career defensive score and Earnest Graham rushed for a touchdown in a team-record sixth consecutive game to help Tampa Bay (9-5) win the NFC South for the second time in three seasons.