So Long LaMont, who else is coming ta join ya?

LaMont Jordan Released

Slavica Milosevska

July 25, 2008

Even though 29 year-old LaMont Jordan could not get signed to another team, the Oakland Raiders released him Friday, July 25 2008. In June, Jordan was not required to take part in the obligatory minicamp or in the actual training camp that is coming up.

Jordan was playing beautifully until his back injury in the 2007 season. Last year, Jordan rushed 424 yards in the first four games, which was the second highest in the overall league. However, in the forth game's first half, he wounded his back detracting his abilities?

In his first season with the Raiders, Jordan rushed 1,025 yards, caught 70 passes and made 11 touchdowns. Playing a total of 97 games with the Jets and the Raiders, he has rushed 3,285 yards and achieved 24 touchdowns.

This year Jordan's salary would have been $4.7 million then $5 million the following year. Currently, he is not comparable to his fellow teammates like Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas or Michael Bush that are able to combat. Regardless, this is football, and it is unfairness. That’s the name of the game.