The Oakland Raiders have settled a dispute with JaMarcus Russell over how much he is owed from his rookie contract.

Russell will be paid nearly $3 million by the Raiders.

Russell signed a six-year, $68 million contract by the Raiders in 2007 after being the first overall pick.

Russell was waived after three seasons and had been paid $36.4 million, but was still owed $3 million.

After being out of the NFL for several seasons, Russell is attempting a return to the NFL.