Former No. 1 pick QB Russell would ‘play for free’

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JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall pick in 2007 who hasn’t played since 2009, said he will “play for free” if a team gives him another chance.

Russell was 7-18 as a starting quarterback, completing 52.1 percent of his passes for 18 touchdowns, 23 interceptions and a passer rating of 65.2. The Oakland Raiders, who drafted him, released Russell in May 2010.

“God makes things happen for a reason,” Russell said in a video for Sports Illustrated. “Who’s to say? You might see me back. You never know, man. You never know. … Whatever it is — I can be a water boy and work my way into a scout team. It doesn’t matter. I’ll …

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