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Oakland Raiders release quarterback JaMarcus Russell

"The Raiders quietly confirmed the release of JaMarcus Russell Thursday to the Associated Press, with no statement other than spokesman John Herrera saying, ``We wish him well.''Russell, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft out of LSU, was due $9.45 million this season, with the Raiders still reportedly on the hook for $3 million.In all, the Raiders spent approximately $39 million for seven wins in 25 starts, a 52.1 completion percentage, 18 touchdown passes, 23 interceptions, 15 lost fumbles and a passer rating of 65.2.Given that Russell was the No. 1 overall pick, he is arguably the biggest draft bust in NFL history, surpassing San Diego's Ryan Leaf, the No. 2 pick behind Peyton Manning in 1998."


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