HOUSTON - NFL sources told FOX 26 Sports former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell will work out Tuesday for the Washington Redskins.
Russell, the number one overall draft pick in 2007, was released by the Raiders in May. In three years as a starting quarterback in Oakland, Russell had 7-18 record.
For three months, Russell has been working with former NBA head coach John Lucas in Houston in an effort to get a second chance in the NFL.
Lucas, who had his own share of off-the-court-issues as a player, is nationally known for working with troubled athletes.
Last week, Russell had a blip on his radar erased when a Mobile County (Ala.) grand jury declined to indict him on charges of possession of a controlled substance.
The grand jury cited insufficient evidence concerning Russell's July 5 arrest for possession of codeine syrup without a valid prescription. A friend had testified in court that a drink laced with codeine was his and not Russell's.
On Oct. 20, Russell told FOX 26 Sports he was convinced he would get another shot at playing quarterback in the NFL.
"I know for a fact," said Russell then. "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."
Asked if he has any doubts he can help an NFL team, Russell said, "None. None whatsoever. I need to be there
McNabb is out of shape.....but they're trying out the most out of shape QB in the history of Earth
