Defensive tackle Tank Johnson, who currently is serving an eight-game NFL suspension, reached a two-year agreement with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday afternoon that will enable him to resurrect his career.
Terms of the deal were not available but the agreement was reached 10 minutes before a deadline imposed by the Cowboys.
Johnson visited team officials Monday night and hoped to have a deal in place by Tuesday afternoon. Although it is unclear what he can do between now and when he is reinstated by the NFL, the former Chicago Bear at least has a future employer.
Johnson is expected to serve the entirety of his eight-game suspension, although he had the possibility of being able to play after six games if he stayed out of trouble. He was arrested in Phoenix in May for driving while impaired. Although his alcohol level wasn't at an illegal level, the fact he was out late at night and had a few drinks probably is enough for commissioner Roger Goodell not to reduce the suspension.
Once the Bears learned of the May incident, Johnson was immediately released.
Johnson will have a half-season to learn the Cowboys' nose tackle position, as starter Jason Ferguson suffered a season-ending biceps injury in Dallas' season-opening win over the Giants.
Senior writer John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com
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