Johnson agreed to a deal with the Raiders on Friday, Jimmy Durkin of the Bay Area News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson last took the field during the regular season with the Patriots for one game in 2015. He was most recently waived by the Redskins in May. The 26-year-old figures to be a long shot at making the final roster, but he will compete for a spot providing depth at linebacker.

Johnson was waived by Washington on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was waived alongside linebacker Steven Daniels after the Redskins drafted Ryan Anderson in the second round of last weekend's draft.

The Saints have moved 2013 sixth-round pick Rufus Johnson back to the defensive line. He's practicing at three-technique tackle in Rob Ryan's sub-packages. Johnson played outside linebacker as a rookie, but is better suited on the line at 6'5/272. He's competing for a roster spot as a nickel and dime pass rusher.

Saints agreed to terms with No. 183 overall pick DE/OLB Rufus Johnson on a four-year contract. Johnson (6-foot-5 1/4, 272) is a bit of a 'tweener for the Saints' 3-4 defense. At small school Tarleton State, Johnson recorded ten sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss as a senior. He'll likely focus on special teams as a rookie.