• Melvin Durslag of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner reported that the Raiders were in negotations with the Chargers to acquire quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker, San Diego's 12th-round pick
• The Rams had picked Baker in the 1st round of the NFL draft
• Durslag did not specify what the Raiders were offering to the Chargers
• Co-owner Wayne Valley said he would not speculate regarding rumors of changes to the team's front office and coaching staff
• The team signed their 12th-round draft pick, McNeese State linebacker Walter Burden