Sources close to SBReport.net state that the Oakland Raiders do not want JaMarcus Russell in attendance for their mini-camp this weekend.
Russell, who is scheduled to cost the Silver & Black $9.45 million in 2010, with $3 million in guaranteed money, is expected to be released very soon. The acquisition of Jason Campbell, presence of Bruce Gradkowski (who is recovering from a chest injury) and the ineptitude showed by Russell since his arrival have led Oakland to the decision of moving forward without their former number one overall choice.
With this weekend’s camp opening Friday, Oakland does not want to be on the hook for $9.45 million in salary if he sustains an injury. If Russell reports, the Raiders can elect to keep him off the field and let others such as Kyle Boller take snaps to avoid any complications in their efforts to purge the former LSU star.
Sources have stated that Russell will get his $3 million, which will bring the sum up to $39 million that the passer has banked since entering the league.
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