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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Field Gulls

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as the fullback. The source expresses confidence in his roster spot, though notes he is not a traditional fullback and the team may explore the fullback market or keep Brock Lampe on the practice squad.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fullback projected to make the 53-man roster; the source has no doubt about his roster status, though notes he is not a traditional fullback.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

FB Brady Russell figures to have a role in the Seahawks offense in Week 1.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Russell is competing with Jackson Acker, Brock Lampe, and other tight ends for fullback snaps in the Seahawks' new offensive scheme under coordinator Brian Fleury.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026Field Gulls

Competing for fullback snaps on Seahawks roster alongside Jackson Acker, Brock Lampe, and tight ends capable of lining up at fullback under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's fullback-integrated offensive scheme.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Brady Russell is available at fullback for the Seahawks if new OC Brian Fleury wants to use one, following Robbie Ouzts' placement on IR with a neck injury. Fleury's Shanahanian roots suggest he probably will use a fullback, but that's no guarantee.

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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Russell, the Seahawks special teams captain and H-back, left the preseason game against the Cowboys at halftime after learning his wife was in labor. He dressed in street clothes and departed to pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. His teammates and coaches congratulated him on becoming a father.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Field Gulls

Special teams captain and H-back left Cowboys preseason game at halftime after learning his wife was in labor. Immediately dressed in street clothes and departed to pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. Teammates and coaches congratulated him. Described as a special moment for the team despite the loss.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Field Gulls

The source projects Brady Russell to be retained on the Seahawks roster, grouping him with Elijah Arroyo, George Holani, and Rylie Mills as players odds-on to make the final roster despite broader preseason roster churn.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source expects Brady Russell to remain on the Seahawks roster despite the team's depth concerns and preseason performance questions.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as the fullback; the source notes he is a FB/TE hybrid whose real value is on special teams, distinguishing him from true fullback Brock Lampe who played only three snaps in the Cowboys game.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 16, 2026Field Gulls

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as the fullback; the source notes that Russell is a FB/TE hybrid whose real value is on special teams, and he is favored over Brock Lampe despite Lampe being a true fullback.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Russell's job as fullback should be safe for special teams reasons alone, though Brock Lampe's blocking performance could create competition for the starting role.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Field Gulls

Russell's job as fullback should be safe for special teams reasons alone. Brock Lampe's performance in the preseason opener may determine whether he becomes the starting fullback over Russell.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Player who made a hurtful comment to Derick Hall during a training camp altercation, which coach Macdonald addressed at the micro level as part of his focus on preserving team harmony and flow.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Field Gulls

Defensive back Brady Russell made a hurtful comment to edge rusher Derick Hall during a training camp altercation, which head coach Mike Macdonald addressed at a micro level, suggesting Russell may be facing consequences for his conduct.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Russell is the Seahawks' current lead fullback, though he is undersized for the position and functions more as a fullback/tight end hybrid.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Field Gulls

Brady Russell has taken over as the lead fullback for the Seahawks following Ouzts' injury, though he is undersized for the position and functions more as a fullback/tight end hybrid.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brady Russell remains one of two fullbacks on the Seahawks roster alongside newly signed Brock Lampe following Robbie Ouzts' injured reserve placement.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026Field Gulls

Brady Russell remains on the Seahawks roster as one of two fullbacks after Ouzts' IR placement, with Brock Lampe signed as the other fullback.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026Field Gulls

Ranked #937 overall and FB7 by Bleacher Report. The source finds it fascinating that Russell got ranked, noting that B/R's reasoning had nothing to do with his special teams ability, and speculates whether the recent Robbie Ouzts injury could open an opportunity for Russell to play more offensive snaps.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as the sole fullback; the Seahawks are going with just one fullback with the situation with Robbie Ouzts remaining unclear due to health concerns.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Field Gulls

Russell is likely too small for a fullback role in Brian Fleury's offense, though he is being considered as a candidate for that position.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Russell may be part of Brian Fleury's offense, though the source notes he is likely too small for a fullback role.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Brady Russell is the primary fullback for the Seahawks, with the team adding free agent Brock Lampe to provide depth behind him as Robbie Ouzts remains sidelined.

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NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Russell, a fullback, was involved in the practice altercation and made comments on the sideline suggesting Derick Hall's new contract had changed him. Coach Mike Macdonald addressed Russell about crossing the line with Hall during the fight, noting that while a little trash talk is fine, he should apologize. Russell nodded and apparently did apologize to Hall. The source notes Russell was shown hugging Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the locker room following the incident.

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NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Tight end was featured in Hard Knocks premiere for multiple moments; got involved in a fight with Derick Hall and was admonished by coach Mike Macdonald for a comment about Hall's new contract having "changed him," which Macdonald felt crossed the line. Russell later apologized. Before the incident, he had lighter moments including dancing to "The Rhythm of the Night" before a team meeting and getting urinated on by a goat named Buttercup during a social media content shoot.

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PositiveUsageAug 2, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Backup quarterback Jalen Milroe got a series with the No. 1 offense and ended it with a nice pass to Brady Russell in traffic for a touchdown during Day 7 11-on-11 work.

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PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Brady Russell has a compelling backstory as an undrafted free agent who signed with the Eagles before joining the Seahawks in 2023 and earning the de facto special teams captain role last season; his father Randy is a former Marine Corps pilot with eight wartime deployments, and Russell earned a Colorado scholarship after joining as a walk-on. A new two-year contract worth up to $4.8 million secures his roster spot for this season, though his quest to earn a larger role could provide intriguing Hard Knocks narrative material.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Field Gulls

Brady Russell is a hybrid tight end (H-back) who is a former tight end listed as a fullback. He is versatile, able to line up and block for the running back, block from the in-line tight end position, line up wide to catch passes, or function as a jack-of-all-trades in the offense.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Field Gulls

Brady Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as a fullback/tight end hybrid, primarily valued for his special teams contributions.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Russell is officially listed as a fullback on the Seahawks roster following the signing of cornerback Brandon Johnson and waiver of tight end Harrison Bryant, which reduced the number of listed tight ends to five.

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PositiveRoleJul 20, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Brady Russell has compelling backstory and personality for Hard Knocks prominence: his father Randy is a former Marine Corps pilot with eight wartime deployments; Russell walked on at Colorado, signed as undrafted free agent with Eagles, joined Seahawks in 2023, and earned de facto special teams captain role last season; new two-year contract worth up to $4.8 million secures his roster spot, and his continued quest to earn larger role provides intriguing narrative.

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PositiveRoleJul 20, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Brady Russell has the personality and backstory for a potentially prominent Hard Knocks role. Russell's father, Randy, is a former Marine Corps pilot who had eight wartime deployments. Brady earned a scholarship at Colorado after joining the team as a walk-on and had to go the same route in the NFL, signing with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent before being signed by the Seahawks in 2023 and forging a larger role for himself every season until becoming the de facto special teams captain last season. A new two-year contract worth up to $4.8 million means his roster spot looks safe for this season, though his quest to earn a larger role for himself could prove intriguing.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Russell is projected as the second fullback on the Seahawks roster; he is a fullback/tight end hybrid but primarily serves as a special teams contributor.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Russell is projected as the second fullback on the 53-man roster; he is a fullback/tight end hybrid but primarily serves as a special teams contributor.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as a fullback/tight end hybrid, functioning primarily as a special teams contributor rather than an offensive weapon.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Brady Russell is a hybrid tight end (H-back) listed as a fullback who can line up behind the line of scrimmage in front of the running back, block from the in-line tight end position, or line up wide to catch passes; he is expected to be heavily involved in the Seahawks offense under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Russell is projected to make the 53-man roster as a fullback/tight end hybrid, primarily valued for his special teams contributions.

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