Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign George Johnson

A general view of Raymond James Stadium taken before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on October 22, 2006
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The Detroit Lions reportedly agree to trade George Johnson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed a deal with the Detroit Lions to re-sign defensive end George Johnson, according to reports.

The Lions beat the Bucs to the signing of Johnson two days ago, after they matched the three-year deal that the Florida side had initially offered.

NFL Media reports that Johnson will now move to Tampa Bay, after the sides agreed to swap late-round picks in the NFL Draft later this month.

The 27-year-old has appeared in 27 matches for the Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Buccaneers, who he previously played for between 2010 and 2012.

Dashon Goldson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2013
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