Brian Russell

Brian Russell

Brian William Russell (born February 5, 1978 in West Covina, California) is an American football safety who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at The University of Pennsylvania and San Diego State University.

Russell has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Read more about Brian Russell:  Early Years, College Career, Personal

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