The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed linebacker Chris Russell Jr. to the practice squad on Thursday.
Chris Russell Jr. is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 24-year-old from Dyersburg, Tennessee, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on April 1, 2025. Russell Jr. attended training camp and was released on May 11, 2025.
The Green Bay Packers signed Russell Jr. as an undrafted free agent on August 14, 2024. In 2024, he made eight tackles (6 solos, 2 assists) in two preseason games. The Packers released him on October 29, 2024.
The Memphis Showboats signed Russell Jr. on January 20, 2025. He attended training camp before Memphis released him on March 20, 2025.
Collegiately, Russell Jr. played five seasons at Texas A&M (2019-23) making 112 tackles (59 solos, 53 assists), 10 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception for 16 yards, one touchdown, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, one blocked kick, one punt return for 16 yards, and one touchdown in 58 games for the Aggies.
