The Raiders have promoted Quentin Groves into the starting lineup at weak-side linebacker, with Trevor Scott moving back to end.

Scott will be used as a situational rusher, operating with his hand in the dirt after posting seven sacks from the linebacker position last season. The move is a big surprise considering Scott's production at the position. Groves is bigger, but hasn't played the linebacker spot dating back to Auburn.

The Raiders announced Quentin Groves as a linebacker in their team release following Wednesday's trade.

The Raiders are expected to use more 3-4 alignments in 2010, and both Groves and Kamerion Wimbley fit in well as rush linebackers in the scheme. Groves was out of position at defensive end in Jacksonville's 4-3 scheme. This doesn't mean Groves' career will be rejuvenated in the NFL's wasteland.

Raiders acquired DE Quentin Groves from the Jaguars in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2010.

Considering the playmakers acquired this spring for fifth-rounders, the deal is a steal for Jacksonville. Groves, a 2008 second-round pick, has flopped badly in his first two seasons, managing three sacks in 31 games. In Oakland, he'll compete for snaps in the nickel package behind Richard Seymour Matt Shaughnessy. Groves is unlikely to solve Oakland's pass-rushing problems.

The Twitter account allegedly registered to DE Quentin Groves indicates that he's been traded to the Raiders.

Groves tweeted an hour ago, "OAKLAND HERE I COME!" and changed his Twitter avatar to the Raiders' logo. Acquiring Groves, a situational defensive end, would decrease the likelihood of Oakland selecting Jason Pierre-Paul with the No. 8 overall pick. It would also amplify the Jags' pass-rushing need.