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March 14, 2008
More bulk in the middle

The Raiders continue to address defensive tackle before the NFL Draft.

The team announced the signing of defensive tackle William Joseph today.

Joseph was a first-round draft pick of the New York Giants in 2003, but missed all of last season because of a back injury.

Joseph (6-5, 308) has also played defensive end. He has 17 starts in 56 career games.

Assuming Joseph plays defensive tackle, it's a move that continues my campaign for this guy with the fourth overall pick:

Joseph was considered a disappointment by folks in New York (seven career sacks), but he's still young. It's a good risk to take.

Financial details weren't immediately available, but I imagine Joseph's deal is relatively cheap.

--Jason Jones

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