Russell Hansbrough Explained

Russell Hansbrough
Number:44
Position:Running back
Birth Date:19 November 1993
Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Bowie (Arlington, Texas)
College:Missouri (2012–2015)
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Pfr:HansRu00

Russell Hansbrough (born November 19, 1993) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Missouri, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2016. He also played for the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Redskins.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hansbrough signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft.[1] He was released on September 5, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[2] [3] He was released on September 14, 2016, and re-signed on October 5.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on October 10, 2016.[5] He was released on October 17, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6] [7] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 7, 2016, but was released again on November 12.[8] [9] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 15, 2016.[10] He was released by the Buccaneers on November 22, 2016.[11]

New York Giants

On December 14, 2016, Hansbrough was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On December 27, 2016, Hansbrough was signed by the Buccaneers off the Giants' practice squad.[13] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day.[14] [15] He was released on October 3, 2017.[16]

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 12, 2017, Hansbrough was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2017.[18] On September 1, 2018, Hansbrough was waived.[19]

Washington Redskins

On December 18, 2018, Hansbrough was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 3, 2019, but was waived on May 13, 2019.[21] [22]

Calgary Stampeders

In May 2020, Hansbrough signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 16, 2021.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buccaneers Land 19 Rookie Free Agents. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. May 2, 2016. May 29, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303164623/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Land-19-Rookie-Free-Agents/e49fcb5e-de33-492a-8e0e-dabc9c770b26. March 3, 2018.
  2. Web site: Buccaneers Trim Roster to 53. Smith. Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072107/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Trim-Roster-to-53/497131d1-73d4-477a-9857-dabc52dfaf49. August 7, 2017.
  3. Web site: Bucs Form Practice Squad. Smith. Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 5, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807073104/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Form-2016-Practice-Squad/886664da-3a04-4f34-abb4-4189c88e579a. August 7, 2017.
  4. Web site: Keyes, Hansbrough Return to Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 5, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022210/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Keyes-Hansbrough-Return-to-Practice-Squad/5d44b407-891c-420b-8b82-b537e0529ac9. August 7, 2017.
  5. Web site: Hansbrough Promoted as Sims Goes to I.R.. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 10, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013118/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Hansbrough-Promoted-as-Sims-Goes-to-IR/6e201598-cfb7-4463-9679-374e55136796. March 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Louis Murphy Returns to the Field. https://web.archive.org/web/20171117075023/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Louis-Murphy-Returns-to-the-Field/7fc5f7c9-7f82-4e9e-a50b-3d951aedaa11. dead. November 17, 2017. Smith, Scott. October 17, 2016. Buccaneers.com.
  7. Web site: Donteea Day Back on the Active Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116191727/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Donteea-Dye-Back-on-the-Active-Roster/402e790a-22ca-4fe4-92b9-7b7bab93c58d. dead. January 16, 2017. Buccaneers.com. October 19, 2016. Smith, Scott.
  8. Web site: Hansbrough Promoted as Two Go to IR. Buccaneers.com. November 7, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220073716/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Hansbrough-Promoted-as-Two-Go-to-IR/9bcaab68-54a5-4c7d-b781-ed9137265891. December 20, 2016.
  9. Web site: Gottschalk & Russell Promoted to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 12, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180507085842/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Gottschalk--Russell-Promoted-to-Active-Roster/f1f0c13f-5a9d-40f3-ac45-a38f79550862. May 7, 2018.
  10. Web site: Buccaneers Make Practice Squad Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170430222822/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/4cd1da4c-57f2-46a7-8ff9-eb623264d816. dead. April 30, 2017. Buccaneers.com. November 15, 2016.
  11. Web site: Josh Allen, Javien Elliott Promoted. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 22, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170907075445/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Josh-Allen-Javien-Elliott-Promoted/d14c5022-f76b-401b-b25c-da4eec3b9372. September 7, 2017.
  12. Web site: Giants sign Adam Gettis to practice squad, terminate contracts of two others. Benton, Dan. December 14, 2016.
  13. Web site: Cam Brate Heads to Injured Reserve. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. December 27, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170901201234/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cam-Brate-Heads-to-Injured-Reserve/4ebe46f7-49ab-4df0-8383-f6d63c3556a1. September 1, 2017.
  14. Web site: Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208151620/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Wide-Variety-of-Moves-Gets-Bucs-to-53/229beb34-4568-4236-8cc8-4ad794feb408. dead. December 8, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 2, 2017.
  15. Web site: Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171026072456/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Stay-Home-for-Practice-Squad/5073e8ed-dcd6-4f12-9bbf-22220b5e4d93. dead. October 26, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 3, 2017.
  16. Web site: Buccaneers Bring Alan Cross Back. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 3, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005163457/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Bring-Alan-Cross-Back/a736dfb7-19d3-4b69-b284-1e2a2517035e. October 5, 2017.
  17. Web site: Chargers Announce Trio of Transactions. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. December 12, 2017.
  18. Web site: Chargers Sign RB Russell Hansbrough to Active Roster. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. December 29, 2017.
  19. Web site: Chargers Cut Roster Down to 53. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. September 1, 2018.
  20. Web site: Redskins Sign Harlan Miller, Place Joshua Holsey On Injured Reserve. Redskins.com. December 18, 2018.
  21. Web site: Redskins Sign Russell Hansbrough, Darius James To Reserve/Future Contracts. Redskins.com. January 3, 2019.
  22. Web site: Redskins Sign Five College Free Agents. Redskins.com. May 13, 2019.
  23. News: Cassanova McKinzy added to roster . Stampeders.com . June 16, 2021 . June 16, 2021.

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