Most notably is Sterling Moore who cleared waivers thus landing right back in the lap of Al Davis. Moore’s impressive preseason play will almost surely be rewarded with some time on the active roster.

Joining Moore are Jamie Cumbie, Mason Brodine, Manase Tonga, Alex Parsons, Kevin Brock, Jeremy Leman and Eddie McGee. All of the aforementioned saw action in preseason games for the Silver and Black.

Another familiar face is that of Ricky Brown who was signed today for his second stint as a Raider. Seth Wand is presumed to be the man that has given way for Brown on the active roster.

Leman has yet to suit up in an NFL contest but has spent time on the practice squads of the Egales, Vikings and Chargers. The Illinois alum was most likely referred to the Raiders by Chuck Bresnahan. Like current Raider Darryl Blackstock, Leman spent time with Bresnahan in the UFL while they were all members of the Florida Tuskers.

Leman is going to be wearing #53 but he in no way resembles the last man to wear #53 for the Silver and Black. Unlike Thomas Howard, Leman was clocked at a lumbering speed of 4.8 in the 40. Leman also plays on the inside. During his time at Illinois, Leman was a first team All-Big 10 selection while also being named a semi-finalist for the Dick Butkus Award.