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.