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Oakland Raiders, Aldon Smith strike two-year deal

It's back to Oakland for Aldon Smith.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the pass rusher has agreed to a two-year deal with the Raiders, per a source informed of Smith's situation. The team later announced that they re-signed him.

The veteran linebacker only considered Oakland, and the Raiders -- especially owner Mark Davis -- viewed him as a priority.

It's a strong show of faith in Smith, who is currently serving a one-year suspension for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.