National Football League

Raiders ink first-round WR Heyward-Bey

Published Jul. 31, 2009 3:52 a.m. ET

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Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey signed a five-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million.

Heyward-Bey joined the team in time to participate in Thursday's afternoon practice session, their second of this year's training camp.