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Raiders sign three, waive three after rookie mini-camp

The Raiders have signed three players and waived three after rookie mini-camp, the team announced Monday afternoon.

Tight end Paul Butler, fullback Henry Poggi and running back Chris Warren were all signed after participating in mini-camp on a tryout basis. Oakland waived 2017 seventh-round pick Elijah Hood, a running back, along with defensive lineman Joby Saint Fleur and fullback Nick Sharga.

Butler stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 252 pounds, and the California (Pa.) product participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis last year. Poggi is 6-foot-2 and 243 pounds, and the Michigan product started 17 games over four years for the Wolverines while playing in 44.