anonymity because the contract had not been announced by the Raiders. The signing was first reported by ESPN.

Nelson fills one of the final major holes left on the Raiders this offseason. He will replace Pro Bowler Charles Woodson, who retired after last season, and will give Oakland a proven starter in the secondary.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Defensive end Jared Crick narrowed it down to two teams when he was deciding on his football future: Houston, his home for four seasons, and Denver.

The four-year pro signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Broncos, where he'll be reunited with coach Gary Kubiak, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and D-line coach Bill Kollar, all of whom he worked with in Houston.

AUTO RACING

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Ed Carpenter and James Hinchcliffe left Indianapolismade famous and saluted the fans in a tribute ceremony to mark the final Oilers game at Rexall Place.

Gretzky was among scores of former Oilers of the NHL and World Hockey Association eras to join fans bidding goodbye to the rink after almost 42 years of hockey.

Fans then watched the current Oilers, in their retro orange jerseys, down the Vancouver Canucks 6-2.