J.J. RUSSELL NEWS

Placed on IR Russell was placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.

Impact Russell suffered a concussion at practice in late July, ultimately remaining sidelined throughout the entirety of the preseason. The linebacker is now set to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign while on IR, unless he's able to reach an injury settlement with the team.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Russell was placed in concussion protocol Friday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Russell suffered a head and neck injury during Thursday's practice which led to him being carted off the field. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, but he was cleared to re-join training camp after undergoing tests. Russell will be limited in his activities until he is able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Former Buccaneers player stretchered off Cardinals field after scary moment Former Buccaneers linebacker J.J. Russell suffered a serious injury on the second day of training camp with his new team, the Arizona Cardin...

JULY 25 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Released from hospital Russell (head) has re-joined the Cardinals at training camp after being released from the hospital.

Impact In a scary moment during practice Thursday, Russell suffered a head and neck injury and was taken to a local hospital for testing and evaluation. The 26-year-old reportedly had movement in all his extremities following the collision that caused the injury, and further testing indicated that he was okay to return to camp. It's not yet clear how long, if at all, Russell will need to be held out of practice moving forward.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals LB J.J. Russell hospitalized for head/neck injury Arizona Cardinals linebacker J.J.Russell was taken to a local hospital for evaluation of a head and neck injury sustained at practice on Thu...

JULY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Carted off practice field Russell was transported to a local hospital after injuring his neck and head during Thursday's practice.

Impact Russell suffered the injury after a hard collision with Kitan Crawford during team drills. Russell was eventually carted off the field but was alert and had movement in his extremities. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury, but he appears to be in jeopardy of being sidelined for an extended period of time.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

2025 Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: LB J.J. Russell We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about LB J.J. Russell.

JULY 20 • USATODAY.COM

Arriving in Arizona Russell signed with the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Memphis product spent the first three years of his career with the Buccaneers but has now found a new home in Arizona. Russell appeared in 16 regular-season games for Tampa Bay in 2024, tallying 33 total tackles and one pass defended across 568 total snaps (236 defensive and 332 on special teams). Now with the Cardinals, the 26-year-old is expected to compete for a depth spot in the team's linebacker corps.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Best season yet in '24 Russell registered 33 tackles (20 solo), one defensed pass and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact After playing on 44 and 68 defensive snaps in his first two seasons, Russell was in on 236 plays from scrimmage in 2024 while also seeing his most extensive involvement yet on special teams (332 snaps). Russell filled a rotational role in the linebackers corps behind Lavonte David, and he was at his best down the stretch while recording between three and five tackles in eight of his last nine contests. Russell will be a restricted free agent come the new league year in March, meaning the Buccaneers will have the ability to match any offer put in front of him by another team.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Sunday Russell is considered active ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Impact Russell missed last week's win against the Raiders due to a hamstring injury. The third-year pro suited up for the previous 12 games for Tampa Bay, totaling 22 tackles. He's also seen increased playing time on defense recently, peaking at 60 percent of defensive snaps played Week 13 versus Carolina.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Russell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Russell and outside corner Josh Hayes both popped up on Friday's injury report due to hamstring injuries, and both players will be sidelined Sunday. With K.J. Britt (ankle) also ruled out for Sunday's contest, Antonio Grier is set to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves The Bucs signed LB J.J. Russell to their 53-man roster on Wednesday, waived TE David Wells and made a number of other changes to the practic...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

How do Bucs feed competitive spark, build chemistry? Playing locker-room chess

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs Activate Patrick O'Connor, J.J. Russell for Bears Game The Buccaneers will have a 55-man roster on game day to face the Bears in Week Two after elevating DL Patrick O’Connor and LB J.J. Russell f...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

J.J. Russell Forces a Fumble, Anthony Nelson Recovers | Bucs vs. Jets Highlights LB J.J. Russell forces a fumble and OLB Anthony Nelson recovers against the New York Jets in Preseason Week 2.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

J.J. Russell Breaks Down His Fourth-Quarter Interception against the Steelers | Press Conference Linebacker J.J. Russell spoke to the media following the Bucs' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week 1. LB Russell spoke on...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

J.J. Russell Intercepts Tanner Morgan | Steelers vs. Bucs Highlights LB J.J. Russell grabs an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week 1.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Good to go Russell (hamstring) is not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Russell did not travel with the team to Germany for its victory over the Seahawks due to a groin injury. His absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates he is on track to return for Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling to Germany Russell (hamstring) won't travel to Germany for Sunday's game against the Seahawks in Munich, effectively ruling him out for Week 10 action, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell, who played in each of Tampa Bay's previous two games strictly on special teams, will be held out of the team's Week 10 contest versus Seattle due to an apparent hamstring issue. His next chance to suit up won't come until after the Buccaneers' Week 11 bye, when the team travels to Cleveland to face the Browns.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE