The Facts:
The Raiders were close to signing free-agent running back LaMont Jordan, who was in town to meet with the team Wednesday."We have a deal in principle that he should sign tomorrow morning -- 99.9 percent sure he will be a Raider," Jordan's agent, Alvin Keels, told the AP in an e-mail Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the team released veteran running back Tyrone Wheatley on Wednesday.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Raiders are determined to revive their running game and Jordan has been waiting to become a full-time back after playing behind Curtis Martin all his career. Jordan has a career average of 4.9 yards per carry.
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