• Head coach Al Davis said Cotton Davidson would start at quarterback against the Bills on the 5th.
• The team placed halfback Mike Sommer on waivers.
• They activated fullback Doug Mayberry from the taxi squad.
• They also signed free agent California Western fullback Jesse Murdock on or around this date.
• Halfback Clem Daniels' (thigh) status was downgraded to doubtful for the game.
• Fullback Glenn Shaw was expected to take his place in the lineup.