• 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.