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JaMarcus Russell through the years
Take a look back at JaMarcus Russell's career.

LSU football coach Les Miles, center, celebrates with quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) , wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (80), defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (72) and the rest of his team after defeating Arkansas 31-26 in Little Rock, Ark., Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/Jeff Mitchell)

JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback from Louisiana State, stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders as the No. 1 overall pick during the NFL Draft Friday, April 27, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) passes during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2008, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders figure to give Russell even more support in the 2009, draft, hoping that will help Russell fulfill the potential he came into the league with when he was drafted first overall two years ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)

LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell holds up the Most Valuable Player trophy after LSU defeated Notre Dame 41-14 in the Sugar Bowl football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) passes the ball while offensive tackle Robert Gallery (76) blocks Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Ron Edwards (95) during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. The Raiders won the game 13-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 15: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders passes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 15, 2009 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 16-10. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell waves to fans following an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Oakland beat Denver 20-19. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

LSU quarterback Marcus Randall (12) stretches out between teammates JaMarcus Russell (4) and Kenneth Hollis (56) during a practice for the Capital One Bowl on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Louisiana State's wide receiver Skyler Green fights for yardage after catching a pass from JaMarcus Russell as Auburn defensive back Kevin Hobbs, left, stops him during the first half in Baton Rouge, LA., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis)

LSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher and starting quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) talk at practice in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Louisiana State University football quarterback JaMarcus Russell, left, smiles during a press conference with coach Les Miles about his intention to enter the 2007 NFL draft instead of his senior year of college in Baton Rouge, La. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Louisiana State quarterback JaMarcus Russell smiles as he answers questions at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Louisiana State quarterback JaMarcus Russell holds the Manning Award in New Orleans, Thursday, March 15, 2007. The Manning Award was founded by former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning and his sons Eli and Peyton Manning. (AP Photo/Cheryl Gerber)

Quarterbacks JaMarcus Russell, left, of Louisiana State, and Brady Quinn, right, of Notre Dame pose for photos at Radio City Music Hall to promote the upcoming NFL Draft Thursday, April 26, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders hugs defensive end Mario Williams #90 of the Houston Texans after the game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 21, 2008 in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Oakland Raiders quarterbacks Jeff Garcia, left, and JaMarcus Russell watch practice during NFL football training camp in Napa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) scrambles in the first quarter against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Igor Olshansky (99) and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) during their preseason NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) during the third quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants beat the Raiders 44-7. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Oakland Raiders' JaMarcus Russell (2) before an NFL football game in Oakland, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)