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AP source: Raiders agree to deal with LB Derrick Johnson

Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. (PHOTO: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson to bolster the middle of their defense.

A person familiar with the move says the two sides agreed to a contract Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing had not been announced. NFL Network first reported the deal.

The 35-year-old Johnson spent his first 13 NFL seasons with the rival Kansas City Chiefs and will likely fill the role at middle linebacker that NaVorro Bowman played the second half of last season.

Johnson has been one of the better linebackers in the league during his career but was allowed to leave Kansas City earlier this offseason as the team tried to get younger.

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