The Oakland Raiders have signed one of their starting cornerbacks. But not the one that they’d really like to sue sign. [Editor’s note: I don’t know why in the hell I initially typed sue. Maybe it’s because I just had written the thing about Albert Haynesworth possibly getting sued. Or maybe it’s because, at some level, Al Davis would like to sue Nnamdi Asosmugha in order to keep him from leaving the team.]

According to David White of the San Francisco Chronicle, cornerback Chris Johnson has signed a four-year deal to remain with the team.

“It was the best opportunity for him,” agent Anthony Brown said. “His loyalty was to Mr. Davis for all the wonderful things he’s done for him.”

Update: Chris Johnson is signed

The Raiders re-signed cornerback Chris Johnson to a four-year contract, his agent confirmed Thursday, as the team made its first significant player transaction move of the offseason. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Johnson went from a special teams and nickel-package player to a replacement for two-time Pro Bowler DeAngelo Hall midway through last season. He had three interceptions, 12 passes defensed and a forced fumble.

He could have become an unrestricted free agent Feb. 27. He chose to stick with the first team to give him a chance to start since he was picked in the seventh round of the 2003 draft by the Packers.

"It was the best opportunity for him," agent Anthony Brown said. "His loyalty was to Mr. Davis for all the wonderful things he's done for him."

Johnson has what Al Davis likes to call "Raider speed." Though he'll be 29 years old when the 2009 season starts, Johnson has only three seasons of actual playing time under his belt so the Raiders are confident he has several good years to go.

Johnson should start opposite of Pro Bowl Nnamdi Asomugha, who expects (and is expected to) be retained with the exclusive franchise tag by next Thursday's deadline.