Raiders sign ex-Rocket Gradkowski

2/11/2009
ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALAMEDA, Calif. The Oakland Raiders claimed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.

Gradkowski, the former University of Toledo Rockets, 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.