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Battling injury, expected to play Week 1 Russell (ankle) is working through an ankle ailment but is still expected to play in Week 1 against New Hampshire, per Javon Edmonds of Syracuse.com.

Impact Russell was held off the Orange's initial depth chart due to the injury despite being expected to play in the opener, which sends mixed signals about his availability. Still, his ailment shouldn't be all that serious given that he's expected to return soon, and the receiver should be in line for a career year upon his return to action.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active for spring camp Russell (undisclosed) is active for Syracuse's spring camp, Dennis Nett of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Pictured as one of Syracuse's active participants is Russell, ruled out for the 2025 Orange season by October. During the year, he caught 75 percent of 12 targets for 83 yards.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Head coach Fran Brown revealed that Russell (undisclosed) suffered a season-ending injury and will be out for the rest of the year, per Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard.

Impact Russell previously missed Syracuse's last matchup against Duke due to the undisclosed injury but appears set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 5-foot-11 receiver had previously logged nine receptions for 83 scoreless yards for the Orange prior to his injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Head coach Fran Brown revealed that Russell (undisclosed) suffered a season-ending injury and will be out for the rest of the year, per Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard.

Impact Russell previously missed Syracuse's last matchup against Duke due to the undisclosed injury but appears set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 5-foot-11 receiver had previously logged nine receptions for 83 scoreless yards for the Orange prior to his injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Duke Russell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Duke.

Impact Russell has eight catches for 84 yards on 13 targets this season. Even though he hasn't been a go-to player on offense for the Orange, his absence limits the team's depth on the receiving corps. His next chance to play will come against SMU on Saturday, Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Russell is questionable for Saturday's game against Duke.

Impact Russell popped up on the injury report with a questionable tag and his status is worth monitoring heading into Saturday, especially with Johntay Cook also listed as questionable. Russell did not log a snap last week despite reportedly being available versus Clemson so it's unclear how involved he'll be if active.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll vs. Clemson Russell (undisclosed) is off Syracuse's injury report ahead of Week 4 against Clemson.

Impact Russell has been a solid part of this high-flying Syracuse passing attack, reeling in eight grabs for 84 yards thus far in 2025. He was listed as questionable earlier in the week, but is officially good to go against the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to Syracuse Russell has committed to play for Syracuse for the 2025 season, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Russell will join the Orange following two seasons with South Carolina. The sophomore receiver did not play a game for the Gamecocks in 2024 after catching five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman in 2023. He will retain three years of eligibility with Syracuse.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeks new home Russell will enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Russell will seek a new home after spending two years with the Gamecocks. The wideout didn't play in 2024, but caught five passes for 81 yards and a score as a true freshman in 2023. Russell should have three years of eligibility remaining at his next program.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE