Raiders Look at Boniol

The Oakland Raiders tried out kicker Chris Boniol while rookie Sebastian Janikowski remained hospitalized for a bacterial infection in his foot.

Boniol, who has played for three teams over a six-year career, was released by the Chicago Bears after last season when he was 11-for-18 on field goals.

Earlier this week, the Raiders tried out Brett Conway. Gruden said the Raiders could sign a kicker to play in Monday night’s game against Denver as late as that morning if Janikowski is not ready.

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Oakland wide receiver Andre Rison was sentenced to two years of probation for writing bad checks at Olathe, Kan. . . . Former New England running back David Meggett has sued two team doctors and a team trainer for negligence in the treatment of a foot injury he says ended his NFL career. . . . Cincinnati Linebacker Brian Simmons was put on the injured reserve list and won’t play again until next season.