The Oakland Raiders signed free agent linebacker Daren Bates on Monday.
Bates played in 44 games for the then-St. Louis Rams over the last three seasons after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn in 2013.
Bates, 25, has totaled 24 special teams tackles to go along with 25 tackles and two fumble recoveries on defense. He also registered a blocked field goal and a special teams touchdown on a fumble recovery.
The 5-foot-11, 225-pound Bates finished third on the Rams with 10 special teams tackles in 15 games last season.