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ALAMEDA, Calif. Limited Aldon Smith Jersey . -- The Oakland Raiders thin receiving corps got a boost Thursday when Denarius Moore returned to practice from an injury and the team signed Derek Hagan. Moore practiced on a limited basis for the first time since Aug. 4 as he has been dealing with a hamstring injury first sustained during minicamp in June. "It felt really good to be back out there with my teammates and get my timing down with the quarterback, just getting a feel for things," he said. "Ive been out for so long you somewhat forget the fundamentals." Moores return was welcome news to a Raiders offence that struggled at times during the preseason. He had a stellar rookie season, catching 33 passes for 618 yards and five touchdowns. His 18.7 yards per catch were the fourth-highest in the league and his eight catches on passes more than 20 yards downfield gave Oakland a much-needed vertical threat that opened up opposing defences. Moore has been unable to work much with quarterback Carson Palmer this off-season. He was on the field for OTAs but got hurt early in minicamp. He had four full practices in training camp before being hurt again and had not made it back on the field with the team until Thursday. "I know its been a frustrating training camp for him because hes a football player and thats what he wants to be doing," Palmer said. "Its good to see him out there getting reps, getting his legs back out there underneath him. Hes going to need that. You lose football shape really fast and its hard to get it back. So its good to see him getting some work today and hopefully hell continue to improve as the week goes on." With Moore working back from his injury and Jacoby Ford still sidelined by a sprained left foot, the Raiders needed help at receiver for the opener against San Diego next Monday. Thats why they brought Hagan back for a second stint with the team, adding a veteran presence to a young group. Hagan had 11 catches for 114 yards in six games for Oakland last season. He was cut midway through the season and spent the rest of 2011 and this years training camp with Buffalo before being cut last week. Hagan spent two weeks in Oakland last season with Palmer before being released, giving the two some familiarity. Most everything else about the offence is different under new co-ordinator Greg Knapp. "I definitely expect myself to learn the whole playbook," Hagan said. "Obviously this is what I do, this is my job, this is my profession. If I got to learn it in three days thats fine with me. Its definitely going to be a cram session. There may be a few things that I may not memorize at the right time but I know I just gotta put that time in, and hopefully come Monday night Ill just be able to do what Im supposed to do and be where Im supposed to be." Hagans 109 career catches are more than any other current Raiders receiver has. He has played parts of six seasons in the NFL, also spending time with the New York Giants and Miami. The injuries at receiver gave undrafted rookie Rod Streater a chance to shine in the preseason and he delivered with 18 catches for 165 yards. That production was even more noteworthy considering Streater had just 19 catches during his senior season at Temple, which led to him not being picked in the NFL draft. Now he is being counted on to be a key contributor to the Oakland offence as a rookie. "Its pretty amazing from going undrafted to getting here," he said. "But, in the end, I still have to produce, continue to do my job, and continue to compete at a high level. I dont want it to get to me and take my performance down." NOTES: The Raiders waived DB Coye Francies to make room for Hagan on the roster. ... K Sebastian Janikowski was back with the team after being excused Tuesday for the birth of his twin daughters. ... Palmer, RB Darren McFadden, DT Richard Seymour, DT Tommy Kelly, and P Shane Lechler were elected team captains. ... C Stefen Wisniewski was a full participant in practice for the first time since injuring his calf Aug. 13. "It was good for him to get out here and get some work in," coach Dennis Allen said. Chris Culliver Jersey . Pitching on a 35 C night in New York, the burly left-hander carried a shutout into the seventh inning during his sparkling return from the disabled list and the steamrolling Yankees got an early three-run homer from Andruw Jones in a 6-1 victory Tuesday over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ahmad Brooks Jersey . When it became clear that the performance was going to help the San Antonio Spurs win, the 12-year veteran could enjoy it so much more. http://www.shopthenfl49ersgear.com/colin-kaepernick-jersey/ . -- Scott Diamonds second time against the Kansas City Royals did not go nearly as well as the first. Authentic Aldon Smith Jersey . 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Scrivens, who split last season between the Maple Leafs and the AHL Toronto Marlies, is projected to stick with the Maple Leafs as the clubs back-up behind James Reimer. Jonas Gustavsson, who appeared in 42 games last season for Toronto, signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings this summer as a free agent. Scrivens, who turned 26 on Tuesday, was 4-5-2 with a 3.13 goals against average in 12 games for the Maple Leafs last season. He was 22-15-1 with four shutouts for the Marlies in 39 regular season appearances and led the AHL with a 2.04 goals against average. He backstopped the Marlies on the teams run to the Western Confeerence title and a berth in the Calder Cup final. 49ers Aldon Smith Jersey. "The whole thing probably went on a little longer than I would have liked," Scrivens explained. "Everyone wants to get signed. Mid-season is a great time to get a contract extension [chuckle] so to wait to summer, it as, cliché as it sounds, it is what it is. Thats the way things broke down. Scrivens said that Saturdays lockout deadline did not play a role in the timing of his new deal. "I was prepared to sign a deal when I was happy with it, when I was comfortable with where the contract was going to fit into my development opportunity. I think its just coincidence that it happened right now, but, that being said, I dont know how you cannot look at the deadline ... its definitely a point youre aware of." He also talked about the possibility of fighting for the Leafs starting job at training camp. "I dont make that decision. Id love for that to be the opportunity Im presented with," Scrivens said. The native of Spruce Grove, Alberta was a restricted free agent and earned $600,000 at the NHL level last season. ' ' '