Six join Stevie Brown on Raiders' practice squad

As firs reported earlier today by National Football Post, the Oakland Raiders have signed seventh-round rookie safety Stevie Brown to their practice squad.

Raiders owner Al Davis overruled the coaching staff and had them cut Brown on Saturday when they wanted former second-round pick Mike Mitchell to be cut, according to a league source. Naturally, Davis got his way.

Brown was the subject of a lot of interest today before agreeing to re-sign with Oakland.

The Raiders also signed the following players to the practice squad: defensive tackle Kellen Heard, linebacker Slade Norris, cornerback Joe Porter, wide receiver Shaun Bodiford, offensive lineman Alex Parsons, and fullback Manase Tonga.

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