JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance

QBREES9 · 07-05-2010, 11:35 PM

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance -- codeine syrup -- after being arrested at his home in Alabama on Monday, authorities said.

Mobile County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles said Russell, 24, was arrested as part of an undercover narcotics investigation. Myles said Russell didn't have a prescription for the codeine.

Online records show that Russell, who graduated from high school in Mobile, was booked into the city jail and released soon afterward on $2,500 bond. The Mobile Press-Register reported that Russell is scheduled for a bond hearing Wednesday and a court hearing July 20.

Russell and his agent didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press seeking comment.

Monday's arrest is the latest setback for Russell following his May 6 release from the Raiders, and it reportedly cost him any chance with one NFL team. The New York Daily News cited a source in saying the Jets are no longer considering a deal with Russell, although NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche reported last week that the team's interest in the quarterback was minimal.

Russell also has been linked to the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts in various reports. However, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi believes Russell will have to repair his image by playing in the Canadian Football League, where the Hamilton Tiger-Cats own the quarterback's rights.

Russell spent three lackluster seasons with the Raiders after they made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft. He won just seven of his 25 starts and eventually was benched.

Russell completed just 52.1 percent of his passes with the Raiders. He threw for 18 touchdowns with 23 interceptions, and he also had 15 lost fumbles and a 65.2 passer rating.

After releasing Russell, the Raiders filed a grievance seeking to recoup approximately $9.5 million of the $36.4 million that they paid the quarterback since 2007.

Since the start of the common draft in 1967, only one other No. 1 overall pick was released that quickly in his NFL career. The Indianapolis Colts cut 1992 top pick Steve Emtman after three seasons, but that was more because of injuries than production.

strato · 07-06-2010, 12:01 AM

Pass that doobie you big dummy...lol

st thomas · 07-06-2010, 12:13 AM

welcome home strat, now j. russell just trying to cure a cough or what?

MatthewT · 07-06-2010, 06:08 AM

Dude may be officially done after this...

Cruize · 07-06-2010, 07:59 AM

I hope he invested well.

strato · 07-06-2010, 09:13 AM

I bet he goes broke ...and gains 200 lbs

saintfan · 07-06-2010, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Pass that doobie you big dummy...lol

LMAO

Rugby Saint II · 07-06-2010, 02:58 PM

Did he get it from Julio? Lamont Sanford's hispanic friend always looked shady to me.

saintfan · 07-06-2010, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Did he get it from Julio? Lamont Sanford's hispanic friend always looked shady to me.

Good call, as he is seen in this here photo spiking Fred's punch - probably at Bubba's request. LMAO

D_it_up · 07-06-2010, 03:28 PM

JaMarcus was sippin' on some sizzurp.

07-05-2010, 11:35 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance -- codeine syrup -- after being arrested at his home in Alabama on Monday, authorities said. Mobile County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles said Russell, 24, was arrested as part of an undercover narcotics investigation. Myles said Russell didn't have a prescription for the codeine. Online records show that Russell, who graduated from high school in Mobile, was booked into the city jail and released soon afterward on $2,500 bond. The Mobile Press-Register reported that Russell is scheduled for a bond hearing Wednesday and a court hearing July 20. Russell and his agent didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press seeking comment. Monday's arrest is the latest setback for Russell following his May 6 release from the Raiders, and it reportedly cost him any chance with one NFL team. The New York Daily News cited a source in saying the Jets are no longer considering a deal with Russell, although NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche reported last week that the team's interest in the quarterback was minimal. Russell also has been linked to the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts in various reports. However, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi believes Russell will have to repair his image by playing in the Canadian Football League, where the Hamilton Tiger-Cats own the quarterback's rights. Russell spent three lackluster seasons with the Raiders after they made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft. He won just seven of his 25 starts and eventually was benched. Russell completed just 52.1 percent of his passes with the Raiders. He threw for 18 touchdowns with 23 interceptions, and he also had 15 lost fumbles and a 65.2 passer rating. After releasing Russell, the Raiders filed a grievance seeking to recoup approximately $9.5 million of the $36.4 million that they paid the quarterback since 2007. Since the start of the common draft in 1967, only one other No. 1 overall pick was released that quickly in his NFL career. The Indianapolis Colts cut 1992 top pick Steve Emtman after three seasons, but that was more because of injuries than production.
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance Pass that doobie you big dummy...lol

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance welcome home strat, now j. russell just trying to cure a cough or what?

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance I bet he goes broke ...and gains 200 lbs

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance Did he get it from Julio? Lamont Sanford's hispanic friend always looked shady to me.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Did he get it from Julio? Lamont Sanford's hispanic friend always looked shady to me. Good call, as he is seen in this here photo spiking Fred's punch - probably at Bubba's request. LMAO

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: JaMarcus Russell arrested possession of a controlled substance JaMarcus was sippin' on some sizzurp.