Well, I'll be. The JaMarcus Russell comeback train -- which began like a publicity stunt and featured the phrase "heavier than normal"-- is actually leading somewhere. That somewhere is Chicago ...

JaMarcus Russell, who had a three-year stint in the NFL, was removed from the coaching staff at an Alabama high school after he was allegedly involved in the misappropriation of funds.

JaMarcus Russell is, without a doubt, one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. Drafted first overall in 2006, he was expected to be the Oakland Raiders' franchise savior, only to perform ...

Former NFL No. 1 overall draft pick and LSU standout quarterback JaMarcus Russell is facing a lawsuit over a $74,000 check written as a donation for the football program at his alma mater ...

“ JaMarcus Russell was relieved of his volunteer coaching duties at Williamson High School during the fall of last year,” Mobile County Public School officials told WKRG Sports. Russell is also facing ...

JaMarcus Russell, in a Sports Illustrated article, comes off as a likable chap, victim of the cruelty and insensitivity of fans and media. I am quoted in the article, although not by name.

JaMarcus Russell, left, the No.1 overall pick in the NFL draft, shakes hands with coach Lane Kiffin during football mini-camp in this May 4, 2007 file photo in Alameda.

Since JaMarcus was taken in 2007 the Raiders have won a combined 14 out of 48 games. While jokes are easy to make about Russell, he hasn't done anything to prove the critics wrong.

Russell finished the 2009 season with the lowest QB rating (50.0), lowest completion percentage (48.8), and fewest passing touchdowns (3, with 11 interceptions) of all qualifying quarterbacks.

JaMarcus Russell's arm once was strong enough to place him atop the Baltimore Ravens' 2007 draft board. How does that arm now compare to reigning Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco?

JaMarcus Russell, a quarterback from Louisiana State puts on a cap while standing with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders as the No. 1 overall pick in the ...

You can't blame anyone other than 2007 top overall pick JaMarcus Russell for his flameout from the NFL after only three seasons. The recipient of $31.5 million in guaranteed money as a rookie, it ...