The Facts: According to multiple reports, the Raiders have claimed Thompkins claimed off waivers.

Diehards Line: Thompkins was waived by the Patriots on Saturday. As CBSSports.com notes, the Raiders are in need of depth at wide receiver after placing Rod Streater on the injured reserve with a foot injury. Thompkins caught 32 passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns last season. He was only active in twice this season for the Patriots, hauling in six passes for 53 yards.