ALAMEDA — The Raiders have operated without a true middle linebacker since Vontaze Burfict was lost for the season on suspension four games into the season.
That changed Monday with the news that veteran Preston Brown was signed to a contract Monday. Brown was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals last week in the days preceding their 17-10 loss to the Raiders Sunday at the Coliseum.
After four seasons with Buffalo, Brown signed a one-year contract with Cincinnati and then agreed to a three-year contract extension worth a maximum of $16.5 million. But with the Bengals struggling, Brown was demoted as strong side linebacker before a 49-13 loss to Baltimore and then waived.