QB Russell’s career is threatened by his off-field trouble

The former Oakland Raiders starting quarterback JaMarcus Russell recently added some more obstacles to his NFL future by getting arrested for possession of codeine. The former first overall draft pick had been already devaluated after being cut by the Raiders but still had chance to negotiate with some weak teams interested in his talents. However, the recent legal trouble just caused all teams to shy away.

According to recent reports, Russell attracted more concerns on his incompetence as a quarterback. Previously, there were still reports saying that he could have chance to put on Saints jersey if he was willing to play as backup to Drew Brees. But now the Saints definitely have crossed his name off from the list of their options in backup quarterback. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily mean the end of Russell’s football career.

Russell could follow the example of former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, who also had drug issues but found refuge by joining a Canadian Football League. And it was reported that Russell has already attracted attention from a CFL team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who like to add Russell so that they could draw more attention and fans.

CFL team Blue Bombers will not sign Pacman Jones

One day after several reports came out to say that Adam “Pacman” Jones would play for a CFL team after taking off nfl jersey, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Wednesday that they had completed assessment and decided not to sign with the ex-NFL player.

“It is unfortunate that this situation became public; however, our position has remained consistent,” Blue Bombers coach Mike Kelly said in a statement. “We will pursue athletes that we believe will contribute to our organization on and off the field. We have completed our assessment and due diligence and at this time we will not be pursuing the services of Adam Jones.”

Jones was really a controversial player while he was in the NFL. He was arrested six times and involved in 12 instances requiring police intervention while he was with the Tennessee Titans, causing suspension for the 2007 season, and received another behavior-related suspension for an off-field scuffle with someone while he was with the Dallas Cowboys.

After being ruled out by the CFL team, Jones still could find a way back to football by looking for deal among the UFL, a new four-team league scheduled to begin play in October and having interest in the ex-NFL cornerback.