Raiders release former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell

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The Oakland Raiders have released former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell after three unproductive and highly paid seasons.

Senior executive John Herrera told the Associated Press the move was made Thursday and that “we wish him well.”

The decision comes less than two weeks after Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington to take over at quarterback.

Russell will now likely be considered the biggest draft bust in NFL history. He will have been paid more than $39 million by the Raiders while producing only seven wins as a starter.

-- Houston Mitchell