Raiders: Bush, talk of Leinart & Butler cut
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush underwent surgery to insert screws into his left thumb to repair a fracture. There has been no immediate timetable for his return.
The Raiders also cut tight end Eric Butler to reach the 75-man roster limit. The next cut will get the Silver & Black to 53-players after the contest against the Seattle Seahawks.
ESPNs Adam Schefter reported that three clubs have discussed trading for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart. Oakland was one of the teams mentioned, along with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. With Kyle Boller and Bruce Gradkowski cementing themselves as back-ups in Oakland this summer, there is no reason for Oakland to bring in a struggling young NFL arm, even though it is to store away in the depth chart.
“The team’s a little tired, that’s the only thing,” head coach Tom Cable stated this week. “At the same time, we’re working to freshen them up.” The starters won’t see much action against the Seahawks, which will give them a shot to take a breather and prepare themselves physically for week-one against the Titans.
Jason Campbell was a spectator during the Raiders practice session open to the media.
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Contact Author: Victor Cotto – SB Report Columnist
