Raiders release troubled Smith

Oakland released cornerback Sean Smith and right tackle Marshall Newhouse.

The Raiders also officially announced the signing of defensive tackle Justin Ellis to a threeyear contract and signed receiver Griff Whalen to a one-year deal.

Smith also is facing legal problems. He will plead guilty Tuesday to a felony count of assault with great bodily injury in connection with an altercation in Pasadena, Calif., last year, according to the attorney for the alleged victim.

Smith will be sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation in Los Angeles County Superior Court.