Raiders add Griffith

The Raiders fullback Justin Griffith to a $3.8 million, three-year contract on Saturday. The deal with Griffith comes a day after Oakland signed running back Dominic Rhodes to a $7.5 million contract. The addition of the two backs provides some needed depth to the Raiders running game. LaMont Jordan missed half the season in 2006 due to injury.

Griffith's addition provides a true blocker at fullback. Zack Crockett has provided more situational help at the full back position, but wasn't the blocking answer the Raiders need.