UPDATE (11:03am PT on Monday): The Raiders announced that they have signed wide receiver Brandon LaFell and waived wide receiver Johnny Holton.
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With Martavis Bryant gone, the Raiders needed another wide receiver, likely a dependable one.
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And that found one on Monday, as they agreed to a deal with eight-year veteran Brandon LaFell.
The NFL Network first broke the news of the deal and it was confirmed by LaFell's agents a minute later.
The 31-year-old LaFell spent the last two seasons with the Bengals. In 16 games last season, he caught 52 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns.
A third round pick in 2010 by Carolina, LaFell has spent time with the Panthers, Patriots and Bengals.
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To make room on the roster for LaFell, the Raiders have waived WR Johnny Holton, the team announced.
