The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent DE Denico Autry(duh-KNEE-co), General Manager Reggie McKenzie announced Tuesday.
Autry played two seasons at Mississippi State after transferring from East Mississippi Community College, where he helped the team win a NJCAA national title, in 2012. He posted 73 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles in his career at Mississippi State.
As a senior, the 6-foot-6, 265-pounder collected 31 tackles with two sacks, helping the Bulldogs to a Liberty Bowl victory.
To make room on the roster, the Raiders have waived DT David Carter.