JaMarcus Russell, who was missing from the Oakland Raiders' first day of offseason workouts, arrived Tuesday -- and reportedly, the quarterback is noticeably slimmer and more fit. ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his divisi Full Article at ESPN

He is there to get a lobotomy, liposuction and treat a lethargy addiction. He is there to find some really kick-ass Mexican food. Hearsay: This is just the company line. Russell is undergoing heavy duty dieting and training with Steve Nash. Willie... Full Article at Silver and Black Pride

Several players said Russell appears to be in much better shape than he was last season, when Russell's playing weight was listed at 260 pounds. Russell spent the past month or so working out at a training facility in Arizona, according to director of... Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

Russell spent the past month or so working out at a training facility in Arizona, according to director of squad development Willie Brown. Two players confirmed that Russell has been working out in the Phoenix area. Brown said in an interview on... Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

Several players said Russell appears to be in much better shape than he was last season, when Russell's playing weight was listed at 260 pounds. Russell spent the past month or so working out at a training facility in Arizona, according to director of... Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

"It's quite a bit of weight that he's lost. I don't want to pin it down and say how much he lost, but it will be a significant difference when you see him compared to last year." "The most important thing is he's getting in shape. Not only losing... Full Article at USA Today

Alluding to personal problems that limited Russell in 2009, Raiders director of player development Willie Brown said that Russell has re-dedicated himself this offseason by working out in Phoenix. "You'll be surprised when you see him," Brown said. ... Full Article at CBS Sports

PM ET 03.16 | There may be a slimmer quarterback for the Raiders come training camp.In case you missed it, Raiders director of squad development Willie Brown said on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Monday that quarterback JaMarcus Russell has undergone a... Full Article at FanNation

Willie Brown mentioned it was an ex Raider. Wasn’t busting your chops man. We have the best 3rd string QB in the league! I don’t know what the problem is?!? Anthony Dorsett is mentoring Louis Murphy and Marquez Pope is mentoring DHB. Eddie Anderson... Full Article at Inside Bay Area

But we're trying to develop a better relationship with ESPN, so we can live with it. Besides, maybe the decision not to credit us was resolved by a coin flip that we weren't invited to attend. On the same day that Willie Brown of the Raiders said that... Full Article at NBC Sports

Raiders released nose tackle Gerard Warren on Thursday before he could receive a roster bonus reported by various media to be $5.925 million. Warren spent the past three seasons in Oakland after becoming the first player traded from Denver to the... Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

Raiders released nose tackle Gerard Warren, the first player traded from Denver to Oakland since Willie Brown, according to former Raiders exec Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post. Warren came to the Raiders just before the 2007 season. His... Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

Regal, "the next chapter in Buick's transformation," will start arriving on dealers' lots... Many jobless people have reached a conclusion that captures the depth of the unemployment crisis... Be the first to share your thoughts on this story. Share... Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

Pendergast, 42, has coached in the NFL the past 15 years, including the past six as a defensive coordinator. He was with the Kansas City Chiefs last season and the Arizona Cardinals from 2004-08. The Raiders hired Pendergast to replace longtime... Full Article at Contra Costa Times

With the Super Bowl just days away, we catch up with ex-Oakland Raiders cornerback and pro football Hall of Famer Willie Brown. Brown's 75-yard interception return in Super Bowl XI is still one of the most recognized pieces of footage in NFL history. ... Full Article at The Clarion-Ledger

AFC team to win consecutive Super Bowls. Running back Larry Csonka rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Dolphins' quarterback Bob Griese threw just seven passes, completing six, for 73 yards. His seven passes are a record-low for a starting... Full Article at Bleacher Report

I’m wondering if Hanson will fill a bigger role now since Willie Brown has retired. you know Hanson is involved in the same 2 fields. scouting & DB’s I don’t think he could Full Article at Inside Bay Area

Calif. Hall of Famer Willie Brown is retiring after 39 years as a player and assistant coach with the Oakland Raiders. Brown told television reporters camped outside the team's facility on Wednesday that he was retiring. He spent the past 15 years as an... Full Article at The Honolulu Advertiser

Calif. Brown told television reporters camped outside the team's facility on Wednesday that he was retiring. He spent the past 15 years as an assistant defensive backs coach and director of squad development. Brown arrived in Oakland in a trade with... Full Article at Canoe