National Football League

Raiders sign former Jaguar DT Henderson

Published Jun. 16, 2010 5:55 p.m. ET

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The Oakland Raiders have signed two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle John Henderson to a free agent contract.

The team announced the move Tuesday. Henderson was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the draft in April. The move's the latest attempt by the Raiders to improve a run defense that ranked 29th in the NFL last season and 31st the previous two years.

Oakland used its first two draft picks on linebacker Rolando McClain and defensive end Lamarr Houston. They also acquired linebacker Kamerion Wimbley from Cleveland.

Henderson was a first-round pick in 2002 who's averaged 84 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks during his first four seasons. He averaged 56 1/2 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks the last four years.