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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007 whom the Oakland Raiders released in May, worked out for the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, according to The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va.
Russell had a 7-18 record during his three seasons with the Raiders. Last week, a Mobile County (Ala.) grand jury declined to indict him on chargers of possession of a controlled substance. Russell was arrested July 5 for possession of codeine syrup without a valid prescription.
Russell told Fox 26 Sports of Houston two weeks ago that he was convinced he will get another shot at the NFL.
"I know for a fact," said Russell. "I have faith in God and strong beliefs. I know for a fact. It's going to happen.
"I can't say when, but until it happens I am going to stay here in Houston and continue to work out each and every day no matter how long it takes."
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan replaced starting quarterback Donovan McNabb replaced McNabb with backup Rex Grossman with just less than 2 minutes to play during Sunday's 37-25 loss at Detroit. Shanahan said Monday the move was made because of McNabb's "cardiovascular endurance" issues.
John Beck is the Redskins' third-string quarterback.
Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007 whom the Oakland Raiders released in May, worked out for the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, according to The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va.
Russell had a 7-18 record during his three seasons with the Raiders. Last week, a Mobile County (Ala.) grand jury declined to indict him on chargers of possession of a controlled substance. Russell was arrested July 5 for possession of codeine syrup without a valid prescription.
Russell told Fox 26 Sports of Houston two weeks ago that he was convinced he will get another shot at the NFL.
"I know for a fact," said Russell. "I have faith in God and strong beliefs. I know for a fact. It's going to happen.
"I can't say when, but until it happens I am going to stay here in Houston and continue to work out each and every day no matter how long it takes."
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan replaced starting quarterback Donovan McNabb replaced McNabb with backup Rex Grossman with just less than 2 minutes to play during Sunday's 37-25 loss at Detroit. Shanahan said Monday the move was made because of McNabb's "cardiovascular endurance" issues.
John Beck is the Redskins' third-string quarterback.