4:39AM Monday
March 18, 2013

The Raiders were unable or, for some, simply chose not to re-sign any of their 17 unrestricted free agents by the time the crystal ball dropped to commence the NFL's free agency period on Tuesday.

Headlining the list are linebacker Philip Wheeler, defensive tackle and epic mugshot taker Desmond Bryant and tight end Brandon Myers. All three were some of the few bright spots (note: term used very loosely) on an otherwise horrendous team last year. All three could feasibly return to the Oakland for 2013, but don't hold your breath. Better offers from better teams could easily entice them away.

Here's a complete list of all the unrestricted Raiders free agents who are hitting the open market and free to sign with any team beginning on Tuesday:

right tackle Khalif Barnes

defensive tackle Desmond Bryant

left guard Cooper Carlisle

defensive end Andre Carter

linebacker Omar Gaither

safety Matt Giordano

running back Mike Goodson

wide receiver Derek Hagan

cornerback Joselio Hanson

punter Sha...