The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back on the practice field this morning as preparations continue for the biggest game so far this season, the 60th Labour Day Classic. The Green and White announced today they’ve signed American linebacker Chris Russell Jr., who attended Hamilton Tiger-Cats training camp back in the spring. Russell Jr. also spent time on Green Bay’s practice roster in the N-F-L after signing with them as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Russell Jr. played collegiate football with Texas A&M where he had 112 total tackles, including five sacks in 58 games played. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..
DATE: August 28, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-099
RIDERS ADD LB CHRIS RUSSELL JR.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker Chris Russell Jr.
Russell Jr. (6’1-235) joins the Roughriders after attending training camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earlier this year. Prior to his time with the Tiger-Cats, he signed with the UFL’s Memphis Showboats in January 2025. The Dyersburg, Tennessee native previously spent time on Green Bay’s practice roster after signing with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
Collegiately, Russell Jr. appeared in 58 games over five seasons at Texas A&M, where he registered 112 total tackles (59 solo), 10 tackles for a loss, five sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick.
