Brady Russell Injury News & Updates
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Signs tender with Seattle
Russell signed his exclusive rights free agent tender with the Seahawks on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell was initially tendered by Seattle early March, and his return for a third season with the Seahawks now becomes official. Throughout his first two years with the team Russell cemented himself as a consistent contributor on special teams, though he's yet to record his first catch or emerge as more than a reserve option on offense.
Mar 7, 2025
Staying with Seahawks
Seattle tendered Russell on Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell was a regular fixture on Seattle's special-teams units in 2024, leading the team in special-teams tackles (10) despite missing the last four games of the season due to a nagging foot injury. He figures to play a similar role in 2025.
Jan 2, 2025
Done for 2024
The Seahawks placed Russell (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell missed Seattle's last three games due to a foot injury, and his placement on injured reserve will rule him out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams. The 26-year-old tight end mostly played on special teams this season and failed to record a catch across 11 games.
Dec 25, 2024
Ruled out Thursday
Russell (foot) has been ruled out for Seattle's matchup versus the Bears on Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell will miss his third straight game and fifth total of the season as he continues to battle a foot injury. The Seahawks will continue to rely on Noah Fant, Pharaoh Brown and AJ Barner as their top options at tight end.
Dec 24, 2024
Misses another practice
The Seahawks listed Russell (foot) as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell has sat out the Seahawks' last two games and hasn't practiced in any fashion thus far during Week 17 prep. The reserve tight end looks to be trending toward another absence Thursday, when the Seahawks face the Bears in Chicago.
Dec 20, 2024
Ruled out for Sunday
Russell (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The Colorado product is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday due to a foot injury. Russell has played just 33 offensive snaps over 11 appearances this season, so his absence won't significantly alter Seattle's offensive game plan. Expect the Seahawks' tight end room to consist of Noah Fant, AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown in Week 16.
Dec 13, 2024
Out for Week 15
Russell (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Noah Fant, A.J. Barner and Pharaoh Brown will handle tight end duties for Seattle versus Green Bay. Russell has played just 33 offensive snaps this season, but he hasn't been targeted in the pass game.
Dec 1, 2024
Able to suit up Week 13
Russell (foot) is not among Seattle's inactives for Sunday's contest against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Russell logged an LP/DNP/FP practice progression this week and came into Sunday deemed questionable to play. He'll ultimately be able to suit up, though it's likely Russell's work will come mostly on special teams, as usual, especially with three healthy tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart. Russell has logged only 31 offensive snaps versus 190 special teams snaps over nine contests on the campaign.
Nov 29, 2024
Questionable for Week 13
Russell (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell went from limited Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, but he managed to practice Friday without restrictions. Given his rocky practice participation this week, Russell's status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Seahawks announce their inactives approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Nov 28, 2024
Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
Russell (foot) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell has been sidelined for the Seahawks' last two regular-season games due to a foot injury. He returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, but he wasn't able to participate in Thursday's session. He'll have to practice Friday in order to have a chance at playing Sunday against the Jets.
Nov 27, 2024
Limited to open week
Russell (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell missed the Seahawks' last two games due to a foot injury. Wednesday was his first practice since the injury, and he'll have two more chances this week to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets. Russell has mostly played on special teams and has not registered a target across nine regular-season games.
Nov 22, 2024
Out for Week 12
Russell (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Seahawks' No. 4 tight end, Russell has played a total of 32 offensive snaps this season, seeing another 193 on special teams. He hasn't been targeted on offense.
Nov 20, 2024
DNP to open week
Russell (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell was unable to play in Week 11 against the 49ers due to a foot injury, which appears to still be bothering him as he was unable to practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old tight end will have an opportunity to return to practice Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up against Arizona on Sunday. Russell has mostly served on special teams and has not registered a target over nine regular-season games this year.
Nov 15, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Russell (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Following Seattle's Week 10 bye, Russell logged back-to-back DNPs due to a foot issue, making it no surprise that he'll be sidelined in Week 11. With both Russell and Noah Fant (groin) ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup, expect AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown to serve as the Seahawks' top two tight ends
Sep 20, 2024
Will be available Week 3
Russell (shoulder) practiced in full Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell sat out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder issue before logging a limited session Thursday. The tight end was able to return to full practice participation Friday and thus doesn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend. Though he seems set to suit up Sunday, Russell isn't likely to be a major factor in Seattle's offense since he has logged just 10 offensive snaps through two weeks. Most of his work (50 snaps) has come on special teams.
Sep 19, 2024
Upgrades to limited Thursday
Russell (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday. His participation in Friday's session will provide a better indication of his status for Week 3 against the Dolphins. Russell has primarily operated on special teams over the first two games of the regular season, and while he is listed as the Seahawks' fourth tight end on the depth chart, he could see more action Sunday if Noah Fant (toe) and/or Pharaoh Brown (foot) cannot play.
Apr 8, 2024
Signs ERFA contract
Russell re-signed with the Seahawks on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell was an exclusive rights free agent, so it's no surprise to see him back in Seattle for the 2024 season. He suited up for 15 regular-season games as an undrafted rookie last season, playing 308 snaps on special teams and 17 offensive snaps (zero targets).
Dec 20, 2023
Yet to draw target this season
Russell played one of the Seahawks' 61 snaps on offense in Monday's 20-17 win over the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie tight end out of Colorado has seen action in 12 games this season, but he's yet to draw a target while seeing nearly all of his snaps on special teams. He'll likely need the Seahawks to be without at least two of Noah Fant, Colby Parkinson and Will Dissly to be sidelined in a given week before taking on even a modest role on offense.
Sep 20, 2023
Signed to Seattle's 53-man roster
The Seahawks signed Russell off of the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie spent the offseason in Philly and caught five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown during the preseason. He'll be roster depth behind Noah Fant, Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson in Seattle.
Sep 8, 2023
Sticking with Philadelphia
The Eagles re-signed Russell to their practice squad Friday.
ANALYSIS
Russell was released from the Eagles' practice squad Thursday, but the 25-year-old will now rejoin them just a day later. Russell will look to make an impression with the team after signing with them as an undrafted free agent in May.
Sep 7, 2023
Leaving Eagles' practice squad
Philadelphia cut Russell from its practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie out of Colorado will now have to look for another opportunity to make an impression with a different team. He's old (25) for a rookie, but only time can tell for sure if he has what it takes to catch on at the next level.
Aug 30, 2023
Joins Eagles' practice squad
Russell signed with Philadelphia's practice squad Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell failed to make the 53-man roster, but the rookie undrafted free agent out of Colorado had a strong training camp and will remain in the Eagles' organization. He's unlikely to get many opportunities to contribute in 2023, as the Eagles have four tight ends on their roster.
Aug 29, 2023
Exits Philly
The Eagles waived Russell on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Russell joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May and was competing for a depth tight end role with the club. This was always his likely destination, as he was buried on the team's depth chart, but lasting all the way to final cuts indicates he made a good impression. He will now either get an offer to land on Philly's practice squad or else look for a new opportunity.
May 5, 2023
Signs with Eagles
Russell signed a contract with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent Friday.
ANALYSIS
Russell will head to Philadelphia after four college seasons at Colorado and a 20-153 tally in 2022. The tight end enters a rather stacked position with the Eagles and is likely set to be a practice-squad option at best in 2023.
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