The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed linebacker Chris Russell Jr. on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Chris Russell Jr. is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 23-year-old from Dyersburg, Tennessee, signed with the Green Bay Packers 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.
