NFL's all-time leader in interception was released today by the Raiders

The Oakland Raiders today released safety Rod Woodson/failed physical. Woodson played 17 pro seasons including the last two seasons with the Silver and Black. Woodson led the NFL in interceptions and made the Pro Bowl in his first year with the Raiders in 2002 as the Silver and Black captured its third straight AFC Championship and played in Super Bowl XXXVII. "Rod Woodson is one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play the game," said Raiders Head Coach Norv Turner. "He has been a leader on and off the field during his time with the Silver and Black. We appreciate Rod's contributions to the success of the Raiders." A member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team and All-NFL Team of the Decade for the 1990s, he was an 11-time Pro Bowler and the first player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl as cornerback, kick returner and safety. The Fort Wayne, Indiana native is the NFL's all-time leader in interception return yards with 1,483 and also holds the NFL record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns with 12. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 has intercepted 71 passes and is third on the NFL all-time list behind Paul Krause (81) and Emlen Tunnell (79). Woodson originally entered the NFL as a first round pick by Pittsburgh in 1987 following an All-American career at Purdue, where he was also starred in track as a hurdler.

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