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Bengals claim quarterback Jeff Driskel off waivers from 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 7: Jeff Driskel #6 of the San Francisco 49ers goes through drills during the 49ers Rookie Camp at Levi Stadium on May 7, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeff Driskel

Michael Zagaris

The Bengals continue to look to upgrade their quarterback position, by claiming a guy who lost his job to Christian Ponder.

Per the league’s transaction wire, the Bengals claimed quarterback Jeff Driskel, who was waived yesterday by the 49ers.

The Bengals were carrying just two quarterbacks, Andy Dalton and A.J. McCarron.

The 49ers might have wanted to hang onto the 2016 sixth-rounder from Louisiana Tech on their practice squad, but he found a better-paying gig on an active roster, though he probably won’t be active on game days.