By "AP"

Off-Season 2241 (Oakland) - The Raiders have designated LB Don Parker, selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2238 draft, guaranteeing him 8.000 annually.

'Dan is the man. We're excited about him anchoring our defense for years to come,' commented Raiders' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this evening from team headquarters.

When we inquired of the Raiders why GM Ricotta called Don, Dan...Ricotta wasn't available for comment.