The Raiders posted the signing of center John Wade on their web site today.
Wade, 33, has started every game he's played in the last six seasons, the last five with Tampa Bay.
He started all 16 game the last three years for the Buccaneers after playing in only eight games in 2004.
The Raiders hadn't re-signed Jeremy Newberry (ironically Tampa is reportedly interested in him) after he started 14 games.
Former starter Jake Grove was hampered by a knee injury much of last season before being placed on injured reserve.
Wade (6-5, 299) would compete with a healthy Grove for the starting job if Newberry doesn't return, though his signing likely means Newberry won't be back.
Newberry is a favorite of Lane Kiffin and offensive line coach Tom Cable, who came back from knee injuries that ended his time with the 49ers.
Wade began his career as a fifth-round pick of Jacksonville in 1998.
--Jason Jones
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