Getty ImagesWith three defensive backs missing practice on Wednesday, the Oakland Raiders made a move to bolster their secondary depth.
Oakland re-signed safety Larry Asante to replenish the ranks after Tyvon Branch and Usama Young both landed on injured reserve.
To make room on the roster, the Raiders released linebacker Bojay Filimoeatu, who re-signed to the team’s practice squad.
Asante was waived by the Raiders with an injury designation at the conclusion of training camp in August.
Asante has appeared in 17 games over the last four seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. He played in 10 games with Tampa Bay in 2011 with 12 tackles and a forced fumble.
Cornerbacks Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), Keith McGill (groin) and Carlos Rogers (knee) all did not participate in practice for the Raiders on Wednesday.
