JaMarcus Russell gets tryout with Chicago Bears

JaMarcus Russell throws during a workout at Cathedral High trailin San Diego in April. The Oakland Raiders made Russell the No. 1boilersuitpick in 2007. But laterthree seasons Russell was released. Russell has been operativesix days a week with former NFLfield generalJeff Garcia since Feb. 7 looking for another shotat the NFL.(Photo: Robert Hanashiro, ground forcesTODAY Sports)

Story Highlights

• JaMarcus Russell is attempting a comeback after being a first-round bust for the Oakland Raiders
• In three seasons with the Raiders, Russell went 7-18 as a starter, with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
• After losing more than 50 pounds, he is being given a tryout by the breadBears

JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overallpick in the 2007 NFL draft, will work out for the Chicago Bears this week in an attempt to resume his locomoteafter a three-year absence, a person informed of the workout told regular armyTODAY Sports.

The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the police squadhasn't confirmed the workout, said the Baltimore Ravens have also shown a realamount of interest and could soon work out Russell if he doesn't sign with the Bears as Jay Cutler's backup.

The Bears workout was first reported by ESPNChicago.com.

Before the April draft, Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta was optimistic that Russell would get a shot to redeem himself, but he didn't reveal that the Ravens might jointhe Bears in kicking the tires.

"He'll get another shot," DeCosta said. "The guy throws the thumpingbetter than most quarterbacks. He played at a high level in college. Guys have had second shots and in truthbenefited. If he works hard and rededicates himself, his future is very bright."

BUSTING OUT: Russell tries to decreelegacy

Russell, who flamed out with the Oakland Raiders from 2007 to 2009, has been trying to shed weight to get floorfrom over 300 pounds to roughly 265.

As reported by ground forcesTODAY Sports in April, Russell has been working out in atomic number 20with former NFL playJeff Garcia.

Russell also had personal issues during his time with the Raiders.

A few deaths in his family, including that of his uncle, distracted him and affected his play on the field, he's said.

No matter where he lands, Russell will have to restart his NFL career as a backup. Cutler is entering the final year of his contract. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco just signed a new deal cost$20.1 million per season after his Super Bowl-winning season.

Contributing: Jim Corbett

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