Alonzo Russell (American football)

Alonzo Jermey Russell (born September 29, 1992) is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Toledo and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1] He has been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

Alonzo Russell
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-29) September 29, 1992
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:H.D. Woodson
(Washington, D.C.)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Russell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.[2] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] After spending the entire season on the practice squad, Russell signed a futures contract with the Bengals on January 2, 2017.[5]

On September 2, 2017, Russell was waived by the Bengals.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 22, 2017, Russell was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[7]

New York Giants

On May 14, 2018, Russell signed with the New York Giants.[8] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018.[11]

On September 1, 2019, Russell was waived by the Giants.[12]

St. Louis BattleHawks

Russell was selected in the 9th round (70th overall) of the first phase by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[13] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[14]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Russell signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on July 3, 2020.[15]

References
  1. Marcum, Jason (April 30, 2016). "Alonzo Russell joining Bengals as UDFA". Cincy Jungle. SB Nation. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  2. Kaleb Carter (May 1, 2016). "Cincinnati Bengals sign Alonzo Russell to free agent contract". Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  3. "Bengals cut down to 53-man roster, Hardison to IR".
  4. Dehner Jr., Paul. "Bengals waive P.J. Dawson, sign Trey Hopkins, Chykie Brown".
  5. Marcum, Jason (January 2, 2017). "Bengals sign 5 players to futures contracts for 2017". CincyJungle.com.
  6. Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
  7. "Cardinals Sign WR Alonzo Russell To PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. November 22, 2017.
  8. Eisen, Michael (May 14, 2018). "Giants roster moves: Six players signed, six waived". Giants.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  9. Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  10. Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2018). "Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves". Giants.com.
  11. "Giants place Jawill Davis on IR, promote Alonzo Russell to 53-man roster". Giants Wire. USA Today. December 29, 2018.
  12. Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2019). "Giants claim WR Cody Core, OT Eric Smith off waivers". Giants.com.
  13. Mark, The. "XFL Skill Players Draft Tracker, Phase #1 (QB, RB, WR, TE)". xflnewshub.com. XFL News Hub. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  14. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  15. "Blue Bombers add two to roster". BlueBombers.com. July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
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