At a time when many league observers presume that defensive lineman Kevin Carter eventually will re-sign with the Buccaneers, Carter is throwing the folks in Tampa a curve ball by visiting the Raiders on Wednesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Carter was cut late last month, prior to earning a $2 million roster bonus.

The 13-year veteran has spent 2007 with the Bucs, and also has played with the Dolphins, Titans, and Rams.  He perhaps is best known by football junkies for taking himself out of Super Bowl XXXIV during a last-minute, potential game-tying drive by the Titans — to the amazement of Rams coach Dick Vermeil.