Gary Russell (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 8, 1986 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Columbus, Ohio | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Minnesota | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2007 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Unrestricted Free Agent | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2008 | |||||||||
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| Rushing yards: | 98 |
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| Rushing average: | 2.8 |
| Rushing TDs: | 3 |
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Gary Russell (born September 8, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers against the Arizona Cardinals, scoring a touchdown in the game. He played college football at Minnesota.
Russell has also been an active roster member of the Oakland Raiders.
Russell attended Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio.
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Russell played college football at Minnesota where in 2005, he went past the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the year totaling 18 rushing touchdowns while splitting carries with Laurence Maroney. Prior to the 2005 season he played sparingly behind Marion Barber III and Maroney.
Russell was acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He saw limited playing time, rushing for only 21 yards on 7 carries, due to playing behind Pro-Bowl running back Willie Parker and Najeh Davenport.
Russell was waived by the Steelers on September 20, 2008 to make room for linebacker Patrick Bailey, who was promoted from the practice squad to active roster. Russell was re-signed to the practice squad on September 23. Russell was promoted to the active roster again after rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall was placed on injured reserve. Gary was the Steelers main kick returner and short yardage back after coming off the practice squad in 2008.
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