Russell Hansbrough (born November 19, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 2016. He has played for the

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, and

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hansbrough signed with the

as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He was released on September 5, 2016 and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 14, 2016 and re-signed on October 5. He was promoted to the active roster on October 10, 2016. He was released on October 17, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 7, 2016 but was released again on November 12. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 15, 2016. He was released by the Buccaneers on November 22, 2016.

New York Giants

On December 14, 2016, Hansbrough was signed to the

' practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On December 27, 2016, Hansbrough was signed by the Buccaneers off the Giants' practice squad. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day. He was released on October 3, 2017.

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 12, 2017, Hansbrough was signed to the

' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Hansbrough was waived.

Washington Redskins

On December 18, 2018, Hansbrough was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 3, 2019, but was waived on May 13, 2019.

Calgary Stampeders

In May 2020, Hansbrough signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on June 16, 2021.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hansbrough, Russell 1993 births Living people American football running backs Calgary Stampeders players Los Angeles Chargers players Missouri Tigers football players New York Giants players Players of American football from Arlington, Texas Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Washington Redskins players