ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland
Raiders claimed quarterback
Bruce Gradkowski off waivers from the Cleveland
Browns. Gradkowski spent his first two NFL seasons with Tampa Bay, starting 10 games as a rookie in 2006. He briefly played for St. Louis last year before joining the
Browns, appearing in two games and starting the season finale against Pittsburgh.
Andrew Walter and
Marques Tuiasosopo were the
Raiders' backups for former No. 1 draft pick
JaMarcus Russell last season.