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KeiVarae Russell to Bengals: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
- Updated: September 15, 2016
The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly claimed cornerback KeiVarae Russell off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.
Rand Getlin of GQ first reported the news. Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com confirmed the roster move, which required the Bengals to release offensive lineman Trey Hopkins.
The Chiefs, who drafted Russell in the third round of April’s NFL draft, unexpectedly released him on Wednesday. It’s rare for a franchise to give up on a high draft selection one week into the regular season, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that another team claimed him on the waiver wire.
The 22-year-old Notre Dame product is a natural cornerback with intriguing athleticism and playmaking ability. However, his lack of size—he’s only 5’11” in an era when teams are seeking taller, physical players at the …
