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Charles Woodson to visit Raiders next week, per report

Still in search of a new contract, is Oakland the answer for Charles Woodson?

Jonathan Daniel

Veteran cornerback Charles Woodson is expected to visit the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson. An official schedule hasn't been determined yet, but Woodson's agent did report he received an invite.

After drawing little interest throughout the beginning of free agency, Woodson eventually changed his outlook. He’s now willing to sign with any team, not solely a contender. The Raiders fall right into that category.

Woodson spent the first eight years of his NFL career in Oakland before moving to Green Bay in 2006. At 36, a return to his starting point would make sense. The Raiders are likely starting rookie D.J. Hayden with their current secondary depth chart. Woodson would be able to make an impact right now, even at the end of his career.

The Denver Broncos already brought Woodson in for a visit, but he left without a contract, so the AFC West road trip continues onward. The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers have also been mentioned in passing as interested parties for the veteran.

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