According to multiple reports on Twitter, former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson has been traded to the Oakland Raiders, helping shore up their backfield after the departure of Michael Bush.
UPDATE (12:43): Raiders Trade G/T Bruce Campbell To Panthers For Mike Goodson
BREAKING!#Panthers RB Mike Goodson was just traded to Oakland. Trade details to come soon.
— Jeff Haseley (@JeffHaseley) March 30, 2012
Goodson missed almost all of 2011, but had a solid 2010 for the Carolina Panthers, coming in second in receptions on the team while carrying the ball 103 times for 452 yards after DeAngelo Williams was limited to 6 games due to injury.
The third year back out of Texas A&M will be a nice backup for Darren McFadden along with Taiwan Jones, helping replace departed backs Michael Bush and Rock Cartwright on the Silver and Black. As for Goodson himself, he's certainly excited to be coming to be Bay:
Newest Oakland Raider !!!!!Headin to Cali!
— Mike Goodson (@GoodNplenty33) March 30, 2012
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