Chapelle Russell
#3 LB,
Free Agent
ACTUAL 2022
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2023 SEASON
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AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'2'' / 236 lbs
COLLEGE
Temple
Works out with Washington
Published: 2024-08-19
Russell (undisclosed) had a tryout with the Commanders on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Russell suffered an undisclosed injury last August and was subsequently placed on the Steelers' injured reserve. As a result, he missed the entire 2023 season. While it is unclear the specific nature of his injury, the linebacker appears to be back to full health. It remains to be seen if he will get a chance with Washington.
Reverts to IR
Published: 2023-08-14
Russell (undisclosed) has cleared waivers and subsequently reverted to the Steelers' injured reserve, per the NFL's transaction log.
Russell was injured during the Pittsburgh's preseason opener, although they have not specified what injury he has. Unless both he and the Steelers can come to an agreement on an injury settlement once his health is back up to par, he is in line to be sidelined for the entire 2023. season.
Gets let go
Published: 2023-08-13
Russell (undisclosed) was waived by the Steelers with an injury designation Sunday, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
Russell was likely hurt covering a kickoff during Friday's preseason game, according to Saunders. The 26-year-old will revert to IR upon clearing waivers and then miss the 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.