Raiders sign former Broncos running back Devontae Booker

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) runs with the football past Oakland Raiders defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (31), linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59)during the second half of their NFL game in Denver, Colo., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) runs with the football as Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) tackles him during the first half of an NFL game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang

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The Raiders signed free agent running back Devontae Booker on Monday.

He spent the previous four seasons seasons with AFC West rival Denver, rushing for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns. Booker also caught 105 passes for 872 yards and a TD for the Broncos.

To make room for Booker, the Raiders waived linebacker Derrick Moncrief.

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