Raiders rookies get their numbers

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsWith rookie minicamp this week, the Raiders rookies were in need of getting their official numbers which both they and the team hope will be their numbers for a good long time. The Raiders announced those numbers today and here they are:

S Karl Joseph (round 1) -- 42

Previously worn by Larry Asante (UFA)

College number -- 8 (Connor Cook)

DL Jihad Ward (round 2) -- 95

Previously worn by Benson Mayowa (RFA signed by Dallas)

College number -- 17

OLB Shilique Calhoun (round 3) -- 91

Previously worn by Justin Tuck (retired)

College number -- 89 (Amari Cooper)

QB Connor Cook (round 4) -- 8

Previously worn by Matt Schaub (no one in 2015)

College number -- 18 (Andre Holmes)

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