JaMarcus Russell Comeback 2013: Set To Work Out For Bears After Dropping 50 Pounds to Regain No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Weight

Former NFL No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell is among three quarterbacks set to work out for the Chicago Bears on Friday, according to ESPN.

 Russell, who flamed out in Oakland after being selected by the Raiders in 2007, has recently lost more than 50 pounds as part of a rejuvenated and much ballyhooed comeback effort. The Bears are not the only team that has taken notice, as ESPN also reports at least three other teams have also expressed at least some level of interest.

Reports are Russell is now down to the 265 pounds he stood at when the Raiders selected him No. 1 and handed him the keys to the franchise. According to The Chicago Tribune, fellow 2007 quarterback draft selections Trent Edwards and Jordan Palmer are slated to join him in his workout.

In recent days, Russell has expressed an interest in joining a team where he can learn under a veteran and is even open to joining a Canadian League team if a suitable offer does not emerge over the 30 to 45 days.

As far back as early April, former NFL signal caller Jeff Garcia, who’s spent the last several months tutoring Russell, told Yahoo! Sports he felt Chicago and Arizona were ideal fits for him.

Russell hasn't played a down of football in the NFL since 2009, and won just seven of 25 starts during his career in Oakland despite being signed to a multi-million dollar three year deal. He completed just 52 percent of his passes and threw more interceptions (23) than touchdowns (18) for an overall passing rating of 65.2.

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