J.J. Russell (ILB) — NFL transaction history: 17 moves

J.J. Russell

17 moves · Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals

ILB · #51 · 28 yrs · 6-1, 225 lb · Memphis4 yrs experience · Undrafted

J.J. Russell has played for two clubs since 2022, most recently the Cardinals (May–August 2025). Along the way: waived, released and re-signed by the Buccaneers within four days in November 2022, cut to the Buccaneers' practice squad at two straight roster cutdowns, 2022–2023 and placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on August 26, 2025.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Aug 26, 2025Reserve/InjuredCardinals
Wed, May 21, 2025Free Agent SigningCardinals
Wed, Nov 22, 2023Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
Thu, Aug 31, 2023Practice SquadBuccaneers
Wed, Aug 30, 2023Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBuccaneers → free agent
Tue, Aug 29, 2023Waived, No RecallBuccaneers
Tue, Jan 17, 2023Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBuccaneers → free agent
Mon, Jan 16, 2023Waived, No RecallBuccaneers
Tue, Dec 27, 2022Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
Tue, Nov 29, 2022Practice SquadBuccaneers

Show 7 earlier moves

Mon, Nov 28, 2022Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBuccaneers → free agent
Sat, Nov 26, 2022Waived, No RecallBuccaneers
Wed, Nov 2, 2022Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
Wed, Aug 31, 2022Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBuccaneers → free agent
Wed, Aug 31, 2022Practice SquadBuccaneers
Tue, Aug 30, 2022Waived, No RecallBuccaneers
Fri, May 13, 2022Free Agent SigningBuccaneers