The Oakland Raiders released defensive end LaMarr Woodley on Thursday, adding to an already full wallet for free agency.

Woodley’s departure, along with the retirement of running back Maurice Jones-Drew, gives the Raiders about $7.7 million more to spend under the $143.3 million salary cap. They already had around $57 million to spend.

They are expected to use that money to try to sign some of the top free agents, with Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, Denver tight end Julius Thomas and Green Bay wide receiver Randall Cobb among possible targets.

The Oakland Raiders plan to host Suh next week, according to NFL Media’s Mike Silver.

Teams may begin talking with free agents from other clubs on Saturday, so Suh likely will have his visits lined by the end of the weekend. Free agency begins Tuesday.

The Raiders signed Woodley to a two-year, $10.35 million deal in 2014, but he played in just six games before a torn biceps ended his season. He was scheduled to receive a $1 million roster bonus March 16 and make $5 million in 2015.

Woodley, 30, spent his first seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording 57 sacks in 81 games.