Even though the race for quarterback of the Oakland Raiders was clearly won a year ago, the race for Derek Carr's backup could be heating up.

According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, one candidate just threw his hat in the ring.

#Raiders are expected to sign QB Christian Ponder to a one-year deal, per league source. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 13, 2015

Ponder, 27, was originally a first round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2011 (12th overall). His career however has been rather disappointing. Regardless, if he were to sign and Matt Schaub subsequently released, it would be another clearance of cap money to spend elsewhere.