Raiders re-sign Russell, release Miller

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP)—The Oakland Raiders brought back running back Gary Russell(notes) and released kick returner Justin Miller(notes).

The Raiders had re-signed Miller last week but released him Wednesday after he averaged 17.7 yards on six returns in a 29-6 loss to Houston.

Russell provides insurance at running back with Darren McFadden(notes) out two to four weeks with a knee injury and also can help out as a kickoff returner. Russell was released at the end of training camp.

Updated Oct 7, 3:28 pm EDT
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  1. J-ROC
    281. Posted by J-ROC Tue Oct 13 6:06pm EDT

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    first of all russell is the second coming of ryan leaf second Al davis needs to sell the team to someone who wants to win and third for budget reasons if we get the first pick plz trade it to someone that will do something good with it
  2. SERGIO
    280. Posted by SERGIO Thu Oct 8 7:24pm EDT

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    its time to bench j, Russel please Al davis bench Russel and fire cable if you are spending so much money on players that are no good spend money on a good coach and our future ahead will be better I am 100/00 sure
  3. The Ballin' One
    279. Posted by The Ballin' One Thu Oct 8 4:25pm EDT

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    Hey "g", Raiders Fans DON'T JUMP SHIP... ...moron... Yes, it's true we've been in the toilet ever since Barrett Robbins went AWOL and Callahan decided to run Chucky's offense against Tampa in the Super Bowl. I'm well aware of this, and don't deny a thing... But that comment is way OFFBASE... ...you must be one of those sorry fairweather San Diego Charger fans... ...just a guess... Raiders for LIFE!!!
  4. <i>grunt_rn</i>
    278. Posted by grunt_rn Wed Oct 7 10:09pm EDT

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    i hate to see a qb with a arm as powerful as jm's suck so bad..but jesus christ al davis...do something about jamarcus...HE SUCKS...i can't defend for him no more lol...bruce gardowski can do atleast a average job
  5. g
    277. Posted by g Wed Oct 7 7:50pm EDT

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    No bail out money for the Raiders. They would spend it on another sorry QB or WR.
  6. EH
    276. Posted by EH Wed Oct 7 7:04pm EDT

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    In Oakland everythings is f**k ups.

    Raiders sucks= Al f**k ups.

    A's sucks= Billy Beans f**k ups.

    Warriors sucks= GM f**k ups.

    WTF is happening in Oakland. WE NEED HELP FAST! Obama Oakland needs BAILOUT ASAP!!
  7. g
    275. Posted by g Wed Oct 7 6:42pm EDT

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    I can hear all the raider fans jumping ship. If you have a Raider Player on your Fantasy team drop him. This is going to be a long season to remember.
  8. Ven Kahn
    274. Posted by Ven Kahn Wed Oct 7 6:36pm EDT

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    You cannot imagine how horrible it is to sit here and have to admit, that a bunch of guys with no spine, balls, or brains were right. No I don't mean the Raiders ownership, I mean those insufferable Charger fans. They were right? They were RIGHT??!!! Ahhhhhh damn!!!

    DAVIS !!!! RUSSELL !!!! DAVIS!!!! Damn you all !!!

    BOYCOTT THE EAGLES AND JETS GAMES !!! DO NOT GO !!! BOYCOTT !!!
  9. Ven Kahn
    273. Posted by Ven Kahn Wed Oct 7 6:30pm EDT

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    BOYCOTT!!!

    Don't go !

    BOYCOTT!!!
  10. wtfk
    272. Posted by wtfk Wed Oct 7 5:57pm EDT

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    Unfortunately, J Russell's contract wasn't renegotiated downward (as I'd hoped.) It's starting to look like he's not _good_enough_ to suck like Marc Wilson did.
  11. brian b
    271. Posted by brian b Wed Oct 7 5:04pm EDT

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    Jesus Christ I thought for a second J-Russell signed. If he re-signed for less, that might be cool.
  12. Whatever
    270. Posted by Whatever Wed Oct 7 4:50pm EDT

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    A strong arm aint s@#t without brains and mobility this guy looks like his lost out on the field even the lions look like they got hope with there new rookie QB. They need to bench JR ASAP even the oakland players seem to be losing faith as the season goes on.
  13. Whatever
    269. Posted by Whatever Wed Oct 7 4:38pm EDT

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    If fat ass does not get benched this sunday the season pretty much over for the raiders
  14. Tony M
    268. Posted by Tony M Wed Oct 7 4:33pm EDT

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    It boggles my mind that anybody on the planet could possibly defend Jamarcus Russell's beyond horrendous lack of ability, yet there evidently still people out there that think he has talent.

    In college, he was surrounded by the best talent money could buy, and matched up against far weaker teams 90% of the time.

    Clearly in the pro's, he hasn't the ability, mobility, brains, or instinct to be quarterback. The Raiders have an average front offensive line, better then average running backs, average at best receivers, and unfortunately a far below average game plan week to week due in part to the coach, but also due to Russell's glaring inability to grasp an offense.

    The best offensive line in the world can't produce rushing yards when the defense knows the opponents quarterback can't complete 5 yard passes to the halfback, forget about actually throwing downfield.

    He sucks. Period.
  15. <i>egglestonus</i>
    267. Posted by egglestonus Wed Oct 7 4:06pm EDT

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    Did anyone else almost have a heart attack thinking Jabba the Marcus got a contract extension. Thats why I need to read the whole article. Scared the hell outta me.
  16. Prostreet62
    266. Posted by Prostreet62 Wed Oct 7 3:58pm EDT

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    hey 252 ,,read a paper ,the eagles released garcia over a week ago and he has said he will not return to the raiders without a guaranteed starting position, save the season now by firing the off coord and nip the problem in the bud..my 8 year old has more imagination calling plays on x-box.
  17. <i>epstcb</i>
    265. Posted by epstcb Thu Oct 1 4:07pm EDT

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    I would now like to award jamarcus russell........! the ryan leaf award!!!!!
  18. <i>dlaijas</i>
    264. Posted by dlaijas Wed Sep 30 10:16pm EDT

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    Mr. mvp a lot of these people are either, mad at there fantasy picks, s$%t starters or junior high kids they could care less about football much less the raiders...
  19. MR.MVP
    263. Posted by MR.MVP Wed Sep 30 9:32pm EDT

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    Good job bringing Justin Miller back I don’t know why we let him go in the first place he did a great job returning kicks last year..
    RAIDER NATION Stop placing all the blame on Russell..!!! to be a consistent QB specially if it’s your 2nd year and a half you need consistent WR.. Our WR’s are rookies I don’t care how good they are they need chemistry, it’s just too bad Chaz Schilens got injured they had something going!!! All defenses know his favorite target is Zach Miller so they are on him!!! We have great RB’s but the opposing deafened is on them because the our passing game is struggling..!!!! Our Deafens is good, but we can’t expect them not to get tired.. We need to have better control of Time of Poss, and that will come when our complete offence has better chemistry not just Russell..!!! The season isn’t over it’s just getting started and we will improve!!!! Tom Cable, Big Al and the coaches it’s up to you to make the right decisions whip them into shape!!!! RAIDER NATION @#$% the rest!!!
  20. EH
    262. Posted by EH Wed Sep 30 8:08pm EDT

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    Raiders fans, sorry to say this raiders season is over.Let's hope next season f**king Al going to do something right.#1 move is to release dumb fat RUSSELL.Than draft SAM BRADFORD.Hey, you DUMB FAT RUSSELL YOU HAVE JUST F**KING WASTED RAIDERS SEASON.We don't want to see your big fat dumb f**k next season.STAY AWAY!!!
  21. Sabino
    261. Posted by Sabino Wed Sep 30 6:23pm EDT

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    Al Davis should give the money back to all season holder tickets their money back because the 2009 season is over Jamarcus Russel is a college Qb not an NFL Qb.The Defense sucks every running back in the league would wish to play against the Raiders because they know that game is great day to improve personal stats....the coaching staff well, they looke like they came out of San Quentin state prission ....and the N.F.L. commissioner should step in.....if not football is going to suffer like base ball did back in the 80s and 90s..
  22. <i>mac_clarence_lol</i>
    260. Posted by mac_clarence_lol Wed Sep 30 6:20pm EDT

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    im a raider fan...jamarcus has talent...but first he needs to go to lens crafters make him wear prescription goggles coz hes really not accurate with his throws...i say make a trade for mike vick. AL DAVIS needs to retire hes seen it all..THE BIG BANG THEORY,,,THE CRUCIFICTION OF JESUS live damn it hes old ...tom cable is doing a fine job they are more disciplined football team...im not worried bout the defensive side i think its more of the offense chad schillens is THE REAL DEAL keep him...heyward bey should get more cathes by juz simply running routes not juz running 50 yards deep. louis murphy is hella nice let him do what he do.

    ps.
    ZACK MILLER! damn it! juz pass him the damn ball
  23. Dante T
    259. Posted by Dante T Wed Sep 30 6:19pm EDT

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    U know what i feel everytime that Jamarcus Russell takes the snap I feel hopless, and empty cause I want him to make a play but he can't, and that is the truth I know he is young but he is far to inconsistent and does not seem to have the desire that it takes to be a winner.
  24. Ivan
    258. Posted by Ivan Wed Sep 30 6:18pm EDT

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    i am not saying russel does not suck but if he some how turns it around this page better be empty. that said he really sucks. hope he gets njured soon.
  25. Martin
    257. Posted by Martin Wed Sep 30 6:02pm EDT

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    In my opinion it is Al Davis's fault. He waited to long to get Jamarcus Russel a good reciever an juzz throw away Russelz talent. Itz 2009 Al Davis!!!!!!!! STOP TRYING TO PLAY 70'S FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!
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