INDIANAPOLIS -- The Oakland Raiders are revealing their offseason priorities.

A week after giving defensive tackle Richard Seymour a huge deal, the Raiders have given a cornerback another big-money contract.

But not that cornerback. Oakland has given Stanford Routt a three-year, $31.5 million deal. At the combine, Oakland coach Hue Jackson said he was waiting on confirmation from the team on the deal, but added that it was a great day for the Raiders.

This deal could make it more difficult for Oakland to keep Nnamdi Asomugha, who is expected to be the most sought-after free agent this offseason. Asked if he thinks the Raiders can keep Asomugha, the usually ultra-positive Jackson said Thursday “I don’t know.” He did note that Oakland owner Al Davis doesn’t like losing any players.

Routt is getting $20 million guaranteed. Seymour received $30 million over two years but is guaranteed $22.5 million for 2011. So, in the past week, Oakland spent $42.5 million on two players.

Oakland also gave linebacker Kamerion Wimbley the franchise tag. He will make more than $10 million, assuming the franchise tag is part of the new collective bargaining agreement. Other Oakland free agents include Michael Huff, Zach Miller, Robert Gallery and Michael Bush.

In January, Davis said one option was letting Asomugha walk and spend the $17 million it would have taken to keep him on two or three other players.

The decision to give Routt $10 million in the next two years could mean Oakland is ready to let Asomugha walk.

The team has been very high on Routt. He had very strong completion-against numbers in 2010. It will be interesting to see how he performs in 2011 as the team's No.1 cornerback if Asomugha is gone.

I will have more from Jackson and Oakland’s franchise situation after our AFC West chat.