Russell (undisclosed) was waived by the Steelers with an injury designation Sunday, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
Russell was likely hurt covering a kickoff during Friday's preseason game, according to Saunders. The 26-year-old will revert to IR upon clearing waivers and then miss the 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
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Jaguars' Chapelle Russell: Activated from COVID list
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Russell (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Russell missed the season finale after landing on the COVID-19 list last week. He totaled 18 tackles in 16 games during 2021 and enters the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent, so he'll remain with Jacksonville if the team opts to tender him a contract.
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Jaguars' Chapelle Russell: Placed on COVID-19 list
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The Jaguars placed Russell (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
While it's not yet clear whether Russell has tested positive for COVID-19, it appears unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Colts. He's played primarily on special teams this year, so his status shouldn't significantly impact Jacksonville's defensive plans.
