Looking to add depth to a linebacker corps ravaged by injuries, the Oakland Raiders have signed Bruce Davis off the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad, the Contra Costa Times reported Tuesday.
To make roster room for Davis, the Raiders have released defensive lineman Jay Alford.
It's unknown whether or not Davis will be ready to play for the Raiders on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, but the team certainly could use reinforcements sooner rather than later.
Oakland lost two linebackers -- Quentin Groves (hamstring) and Thomas Howard (knee) -- in its 31-24 loss to the Houston Texans last Sunday. Two other Raiders linebackers, Ricky Brown (hamstring) and Travis Goethel (back), also have been sidelined.
Davis was a third-round draft pick (No. 88 overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008. He played five games for the Steelers, was released at the end of 2009 training camp and spent October of 2009 through the remainder of the season on the New England Patriots' practice squad.
Alford, a former New York Giant in his fifth season out of Penn State, was signed by the Raiders on Sept. 8. He had two tackles in limited action for Oakland this season.
The Raiders also have waived cornerback Joey Thomas from injured reserve.
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