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Found March 09, 2012 on Silver and Black Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Johnson,  Adam Schefter,  Nnamdi Asomugha
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders,  Philadelphia Eagles
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The Oakland Raiders have cut cornerback Chris Johnson, via a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson had a good season two years ago opposite Nnamdi Asomugha, but was plagued by injuries and poor play the past two seasons. The Raiders save $3.5 million in cap space with the move, meaning they are anywhere from $5 [...]
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