ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Raiders have released running back Justin Fargas after seven seasons with the team.
The team announced the move on Saturday, saying Fargas had failed a physical. Fargas was owed a $1.7 million bonus if he was still on the roster on Monday.
Fargas was second on the team in rushing last season with 491 yards on 129 carries while sharing the duties with Michael Bush and Darren McFadden. This move should give those young backs a bigger opportunity to play.
Fargas led the team in rushing the previous three seasons. His best year was in 2007 when he gained 1,009 yards on the ground.
Fargas has run for 3,369 yards in seven seasons. He has averaged 4.1 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns.
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