• The Tribune’s George Ross reported that the team was considering trying out cornerback Fred Williamson at tight end
• Wide receiver Dobie Craig and guard Jack Stone were out with the flu
• Raiders play-by-play announcer Bud Foster was reassigned to different duties by KFRC Radio sometime between the end of the 1961 season and this date.
• The team released last year’s second-round draft choice, halfback George Fleming
• Defensive back Bob Garner was back at practice after missing time with a pulled groin muscle