Report: Raiders Sign LB Rufus Johnson Despite Car Accident
by Cutter Hicks, Sports 1140 KHTK
The Oakland Raiders have made a recent addition to their defense with the signing of LB Rufus Johnson, who was waived by the Washington Redskins in May.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport retweeted the report yesterday afternoon.
After being involved in a serious car accident yesterday, LB Rufus Johnson agrees to terms with the #Raiders, per @Seanstellato
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2017
Just one day prior, however, Rufus was involved in a car accident that resulted in his car being totaled, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
One day after being in an accident that totaled his car, former Redskins LB Rufus Johnson reached agreement with Raiders, per @seanstellato.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2017
Johnson last saw an NFL snap in 2015 when he suited up for the New England Patriots. However, since week 6 of that season, he only recorded one tackle. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list due to an illness on Oct. 28 and was eventually released by the team.