Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders made a move to prepare for free agency by claiming quarterback Bruce Gradkowski off waivers from Cleveland. He was cut Monday.
San Francisco also put a claim on Gradkowski, but Oakland was awarded the QB based on the fact it had a worse record in 2008.
Gradkowski played for former Oakland coach Jon Gruden in Tampa Bay and that fact may have intrigued Raiders owner Al Davis.
There could be room for a backup quarterback in Oakland. Marques Tuiasosopo is a free agent, and the other backup behind starter JaMarcus Russell is Andrew Walter.
Gradkowski, a Toledo product, started the season finale for the Browns after being signed earlier in December.
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