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Raiders Rumors: Vontaze Burfict Agrees to 1-Year Contract with OAK

The Oakland Raiders reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Vontaze Burfict, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Burfict spent seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before they released him Monday. He made seven appearances in 2018, finishing with 33 combined tackles and three passes defended.

Few were surprised Cincinnati cut ties with the 28-year-old.

Lance McAlister

Burfict had simply become a liability on the field and not worth the hassle with his shenanigans. He could not be counted on. This is a step to show you are somewhat serious about a new direction.