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KeiVarae Russell: Gets cut Tuesday
Russell was released by the Saints on Monday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Russell played in two games for the Saints last season, only appearing on special teams. He was originally a third-round selection of Kansas City in 2016 but was cut during training camp that year and then spent three seasons with the Bengals, never appearing in more than eight games. Russell will now work to find a new team for the 2022 season.
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KeiVarae Russell: Activated from COVID-19 list
Russell (undisclosed) was restored to the Saints' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Russell was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 26 but has since cleared league protocols. He has been active for one game this season and played exclusively on special teams.
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KeiVarae Russell: Lands on practice squad COVID list
Russell (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID-19 list Sunday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Russell was one of three practice squad players to land on the COVID-19 list Sunday. He was only active for one game this season, playing exclusively special teams, so his absence shouldn't impact the Saints' active roster.
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KeiVarae Russell: Gets cut Tuesday
Russell was waived by the Saints on Tuesday.
Russell had just made his 2021 debut in Week 11, playing 26 snaps on special teams. The former third-round selection also has spent time with the Bengals and Packers. He'll now look to earn a shot in a new destination.
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Saints' KeiVarae Russell: Set to make 2021 debut
Russell was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
Russell saw special-teams action late last season and in the playoffs for the Packers and had a shot at landing on the Saints' roster this preseason before contracting COVID-19 and ultimately getting released. He'll most likely only see special-teams duties again but could also serve as a depth option in the New Orleans secondary.
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KeiVarae Russell: Cut by New Orleans
Russell was released by the Saints on Tuesday.
While missing a significant portion of the preseason on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Russell apparently didn't show enough promise to earn a spot on the regular-season roster.
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Saints' KeiVarae Russell: Activated off COVID-19 list
The Saints activated Russell from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Russell missed over a week after testing positive for COVID-19. It is unclear if he will suit up for the final preseason contest this Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in just one regular-season game since 2018. He is competing with Natrell Jamerson for a backup role behind Ken Crawley.
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Saints' KeiVarae Russell: Lands on COVID-19 list
Russell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Russell tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first Saints player this summer to land on the list. This move may cause a chain reaction as players with close contact to him are placed on the list as a precaution. Russell didn't log a snap against the Ravens in the preseason opener and wasn't at practice Sunday. It is unclear how much time he may miss.
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Giants' KeiVarae Russell: Inks deal in Big Apple
Russell signed with the Giants on Saturday.
Russell hasn't played since 2018 when he averaged nearly 20 defensive snaps per game with the Bengals, and he'll add temporary depth at cornerback for the Giants since Darnay Holmes (lower body) is sidelined. If he gets healthy, though, Russell will vie for a special-teams role.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Practices in full
Russell (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Russell sat out Sunday's win over the Raiders due to the injury, but the fact that he's not limited for the first practice of Week 16 suggests he'll be ready to go this weekend in Cleveland. The depth cornerback typically makes his biggest impact on the Bengals' coverage units.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Ruled out Sunday
Russell (finger) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Russell was unable to practice late in the week due to a finger injury, ultimately foreshadowing his unavailability for Sunday's tilt. His absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Bengals' defense as he primarily serves on special teams.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Unlikely to play Sunday
Russell is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a finger injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Russell began the week as a limited practice participant was was downgraded to a non-participant Thursday. The 25-year-old has mostly served in a special teams role, but he did play 27 defensive snaps last week.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Promoted to active roster
Russell was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Russell has played 13 games with the Bengals in his three-year career, mostly seeing the field on special teams. He replaced Auden Tate on the active roster and is expected to serve in a depth role against the Chiefs on Sunday night.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Practices in full Thursday
Russell (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com
Russell is one of the Bengals' newest additions, but it appears as though he'll be active for Sunday's game against the Browns. He'll likely serve as a depth option in the secondary unless he's made a healthy inactive.
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Bengals' KeiVarae Russell: Inactive for Sunday
Russell (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
The Notre Dame product was released by the Chiefs 10 days ago, and he was picked up by the Bengals to be deployed as a special teams man. It's not clear when this injury was sustained, so it's difficult to project a timeline for Russell's recovery.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 196 lbs |
| Birthplace: Everett, WA |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Notre Dame |
| Experience: 4 |