Anderson Russell Explained

Anderson Russell
Number:32, 40
Position:Safety
Birth Date:30 May 1987
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Atlanta (GA) Marist
College:Ohio State
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2

Anderson Russell (born May 30, 1987) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Ohio State.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Russell was signed by the Washington Redskins as a drafted free agent in 2010. He appeared in two games in 2010 before being placed on IR. He was released before the start of the 2011 season.[1]

Miami Dolphins

Russell was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on September 7, 2011. He was promoted to the 53 man roster on November 3, 2012, but was released soon after.[2]

Carolina Panthers

Russell was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad shortly after his release from the Dolphins. He was promoted to the 53 man roster on December 11, 2012. He was released after three games. He re-signed in time to appear at the Panthers 2013 training camp, but was released before the start of the 2013 season.

On February 27, 2014, Russel was re-signed to the Panthers roster.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fitzgerald. Gary. Redskins' Roster Is At 53 After Final Cuts. Redskins.com. February 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20120802090355/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Roster-Is-At-53-After-Final-Cuts/e68e2fb9-0775-43db-be72-1d48b0a0c819. August 2, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  2. Web site: Kelly. Omar. Dolphins promote safety Anderson Russell to 53-man roster. Sun Sentinel. February 28, 2014.
  3. Web site: Crabtree. Chris. Panthers re-sign safety Anderson Russell. February 28, 2014.