Raiders officially sign LB Curtis Lofton

The Raiders announced Wednesday night that they have signed linebacker Curtis Lofton. 

Lofton was last with the Saints, where he spent the previous three seasons. A defensive captain for the past two years, Lofton totaled 145 tackles and a forced fumble in 2014. Prior to joining the Saints, Lofton played for the Falcons, which drafted him in the second round in 2008. 

In his seven-year career, Lofton has combined for 885 tackles, 11 forced fumbles and three interceptions.