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Read JaMarcus Russell's letter to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones; former QB says 'I'd play for free'

JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders prepares to snap the ball against the Indianapolis Colts on December 16, 2007 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Colts won 21-14. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) 04202008xSPORTS 07112010xSPORTS

It's been a while since the name JaMarcus Russell has been heard around the NFL, and he's apparently been trying to get a foot in the door with the Dallas Cowboys and their owner Jerry Jones, among other teams.

Russell, the No. 1 overall pick in 2007 by the Oakland Raiders, hasn't seen action since the 2009 season. The Raiders cut him before the 2010 season, and an attempted comeback in 2013 with the Chicago Bears fell flat.