Alonzo Russell (American football)


Alonzo Jermey Russell is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at the University of Toledo and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants of the National Football League.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Russell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day. After spending the entire season on the practice squad, Russell signed a futures contract with the Bengals on January 2, 2017.
On September 2, 2017, Russell was waived by the Bengals.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 22, 2017, Russell was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.

New York Giants

On May 14, 2018, Russell signed with the New York Giants. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018.
On September 1, 2019, Russell was waived by the Giants.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Russell was selected in the 9th round of the first phase by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2020 XFL Draft. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Russell signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on July 3, 2020.