KEIVARAE RUSSELL NEWS

Gets cut Tuesday Russell was released by the Saints on Monday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Russell played in two games for the Saints last season, only appearing on special teams. He was originally a third-round selection of Kansas City in 2016 but was cut during training camp that year and then spent three seasons with the Bengals, never appearing in more than eight games. Russell will now work to find a new team for the 2022 season.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from COVID-19 list Russell (undisclosed) was restored to the Saints' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Russell was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 26 but has since cleared league protocols. He has been active for one game this season and played exclusively on special teams.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on practice squad COVID list Russell (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID-19 list Sunday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell was one of three practice squad players to land on the COVID-19 list Sunday. He was only active for one game this season, playing exclusively special teams, so his absence shouldn't impact the Saints' active roster.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make 2021 debut Russell was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.

Impact Russell saw special-teams action late last season and in the playoffs for the Packers and had a shot at landing on the Saints' roster this preseason before contracting COVID-19 and ultimately getting released. He'll most likely only see special-teams duties again but could also serve as a depth option in the New Orleans secondary.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New Orleans Russell was released by the Saints on Tuesday.

Impact While missing a significant portion of the preseason on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Russell apparently didn't show enough promise to earn a spot on the regular-season roster.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off COVID-19 list The Saints activated Russell from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Russell missed over a week after testing positive for COVID-19. It is unclear if he will suit up for the final preseason contest this Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in just one regular-season game since 2018. He is competing with Natrell Jamerson for a backup role behind Ken Crawley.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

KeiVarae Russell returns to Saints practice, rookie Bryce Thompson waived The New Orleans Saints welcomed CB KeiVarae Russell back to practice from COVID-19 reserve, while rookie safety Bryce Thompson was waived:

AUGUST 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lands on COVID-19 list Russell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Russell tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first Saints player this summer to land on the list. This move may cause a chain reaction as players with close contact to him are placed on the list as a precaution. Russell didn't log a snap against the Ravens in the preseason opener and wasn't at practice Sunday. It is unclear how much time he may miss.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints cut Amukamara, waive Maher among several roster moves

Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designation

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints, Lattimore, working through uncertainty at cornerback

Marshon Lattimore says he's preparing to take on a greater leadership role in the Saints secondary even as he awaits word on whether he'll be suspended to start the regular season

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs safety Winfield inactive for NFC championship game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. won’t play in the NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers because of an ankle injury

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers elevate CB Williams to active roster for game day

The Green Bay Packers have elevated recent cornerback acquisition Tramon Williams to their active roster for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers activate LB Christian Kirksey from injured reserve

The Green Bay Packers have activated linebacker Christian Kirksey from injured reserve and placed tight end/fullback John Lovett on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks deal in Big Apple Russell signed with the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Russell hasn't played since 2018 when he averaged nearly 20 defensive snaps per game with the Bengals, and he'll add temporary depth at cornerback for the Giants since Darnay Holmes (lower body) is sidelined. If he gets healthy, though, Russell will vie for a special-teams role.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE