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.