JaMarcus Russell Update

By Phil Sullivan Posted On July 6, 2010

Several media reports last week had the New York Jets interested in signing recently released QB JaMarcus Russell. The thought was he could be a project and if they got him working hard they could have a very talented backup on the roster.

What a difference a drug bust makes.

Russell was arrested today for possession of codeine syrup which is a controlled substance. He did not have a presciption for it. As a result he is now off the Jets radar. According to Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News:

JaMarcus Russell effectively eliminated himself from becoming a Jet any time this millennium with his latest bonehead move. The free agent quarterback was arrested at his Alabama home today for possession of a controlled substance during a police investigation.

As the roster stands today, Kellen Clemens is the back up quarterback. Although there have been plenty of rumblings about bringing in Mark Brunell.

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This Article Was Written By Phil Sullivan

Phil Sullivan

I started JetNation in 2005 and have been a New York Jets season ticket holder since graduating from high school. My dream is to see the New York Jets win the Super Bowl. Until then, I will be right here on JetNation writing, dreaming and talking NY Jets football.

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