The Raiders got closer to getting under the salary cap by cutting cornerback Chris Johnson and safety Hiram Eugene. Johnson was due to make $3.5 million next season. New general manager Reggie McKenzie has now cut both of the team’s starting cornerbacks, as Stanford Routt was sent packing and quickly signed with the Chiefs.

Eugene missed last year with a hip injury and he failed a physical, the team said. He was due to make $2.25 million.

Still waiting on Kamerion Wimbley and whether or not he will take a pay cut. I was told to call back later today. The Raiders have gone from over $22 million to “just” over $3 million over the salary cap.