THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders re-signed defensive tackle William Joseph on Thursday while Richard Seymour remained a no-show four days before the team's season opener.

Joseph was cut by the Raiders on Sunday after the team acquired Seymour from New England in exchange for its first-round draft pick in 2011.

But Seymour remains a no-show four days after the trade and there has been no official comment from either him or his agent, Eugene Parker, as to why.

Raiders coach Tom Cable declined comment about reports Seymour and the Raiders were working on a new contract, but said he had spoken with Seymour and that the player confirmed he wanted to be in Oakland.

The Raiders didn't immediately announce a corresponding move to the Joseph signing.

Oakland was holding a night practice and Cable wasn't available for comment.