Russell Hansbrough


Russell Douglas Hansbrough is an American former football running back. He played college football at Missouri, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2016. He also played for the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Redskins.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hansbrough signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft. 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 New York Giants' 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 Los Angeles Chargers' 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 Washington Redskins 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 Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 16, 2021.