The Raiders are expected to re-sign cornerback Chris Johnson before he can test free agency, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.

Oakland called on Johnson to start after releasing DeAngelo Hall near midseason. He had started just one game prior to 2008, spending his first three NFL seasons with the Packers and Rams.

According to the report, Johnson has told teammates a deal could be finalized this week, although the two sides are still working out details.

As for the Raiders’ other cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha is expected to get the franchise tag, although it hasn’t happened yet.

“I think they have until the 19th to tag me and if they do it, it’ll probably be the last second,” he told The Sacramento Bee.

The Raiders waited until the final day to tag Asomugha last year.