Tight end Brady Russell signed his exclusive rights tender with the Seahawks on Wednesday, securing his return for the 2025 season.
The Seahawks tendered Russell as an exclusive rights free agent in March, all but assuring his return for a third season in Seattle, and this signing makes it official.
Russell, who went undrafted out of Colorado in 2023, initially signed with the Eagles and began his rookie season on their practice squad before the Seahawks signed him early that season. Over two seasons with the Seahawks, Russell has appeared in 26 games—he was limited to 11 last year due to a foot injury—and established himself as a core special teams player, recording a team-high 10 special teams tackles last season and seven in 2023.
"Another guy on the team that you just love his mentality, his work ethic," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said of Russell after a standout 2024 training camp. "You guys get bored of me talking about special teams, but I mean this guy carries the torch for us on special teams, especially for (special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh). Very pleased with where he's at. He can play all phases. He can play different spots, tight end, move him around, so he gives you flexibility there. I'm just more happy with his mentality and his toughness."
Russell has also played limited snaps at fullback, something that could prove valuable with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak stating that he plans to have a fullback be a significant part of the offense.
Check out every Seahawks' roster move for the 2025 season. (Updated on June 16, 2025)
Signed tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo on June 16, 2025.
Re-signed punter Michael Dickson on June 10, 2025.
Released tight end Mitch Van Vooren on June 6, 2025.
Signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren on June 4, 2025.
Released wide receiver Nate McColluum on June 4, 2025.
Signed defensive tackle Anthony Campbell on May 29, 2025.
Released defensive tackle DeMeco Roland on May 29, 2025.
Signed quarterback Jalen Milroe on May 12, 2025.
Signed wide receiver Nate McCollum on May 20, 2025.
Released guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu on May 20, 2025.
Signed guard Bryce Cabeldue on May 12, 2025.
Signed wide receiver Tory Horton on May 12, 2025.
Signed running back Damien Martinez on May 12, 2025.
Signed defensive end Rylie Mills on May 12, 2025.
Signed fullback Robbie Ouzts on May 12, 2025.
Signed offensive lineman Mason Richman on May 12, 2025.
Signed wide receiver Ricky White III on May 12, 2025.
Signed guard Gray Zabel on May 12, 2025.
Signed wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. on May 12, 2025.
Signed linebacker D'Eryk Jackson on May 12, 2025.
Released wide receiver River Cracraft on May 12, 2025.
Re-signed defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) on May 7, 2025.
Released defensive end T.J. Jackson on May 6, 2025.
Released linebacker Jackson Woodward on May 6, 2025.
Signed cornerback Zy Alexander on May 2, 2025.
Signed wide receiver Tyrone Broden on May 2, 2025.
Signed linebacker Seth Coleman on May 2, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Jalan Gaines (56) on May 2, 2025.
Signed linebacker Jared Ivey (51) on May 2, 2025.
Signed defensive end T.J. Jackson on May 2, 2025.
Signed tight end Nick Kallerup (89) on May 2, 2025.
Signed tackle Amari Kight (79) on May 2, 2025.
Signed tight end Marshall Lang (49) on May 2, 2025.
Signed center Federico Maranges on May 2, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Connor O'Toole (57) on May 2, 2025.
Signed nose tackle Demeco Roland on May 2, 2025.
Signed nose tackle J.R. Singleton (70) on May 2, 2025.
Signed nose tackle Bubba Thomas on May 2, 2025.
Signed cornerback Isas Waxter on May 2, 2025.
Signed linebacker Jackson Woodard on May 2, 2025.
Signed running back Jacardia Wright (31) on May 2, 2025.
Released linebacker Michael Dowell on April 29, 2025.
Released quarterback Jaren Hall on April 29, 2025.
Released center Mike Novitsky on April 29, 2025.
Released defensive end Kenneth Odumegwu on April 29, 2025
Seahawks linebacker Michael Dowell (46) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Released nose tackle Cameron Young on April 23, 2025.
The Seahawks signed quarterback Drew Lock on April 15, 2025.
The Seahawks signed exclusive rights free agent tight end Brady Russell (38) on April 9, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Steven Sims on March 25, 2025.
The Seahawks signed tight end Eric Saubert on March 24, 2025.
The Seahawks signed safety D'Anthony Bell on March 24, 2025.
The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Josh Ross (18) on March 21, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver River Cracraft on March 21, 2025.
The Seahawks signed cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Cooper Kupp on March 18, 2025.
The Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Cody White (82) on March 14, 2025.
The Seahawks signed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to a multi-year deal on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed guard/tackle Josh Jones on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed quarterback Sam Darnold (14) to a multi-year deal on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks traded wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for the 52nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on March 13, 2025. As part of the trade, the Seahawks also sent the 185th overall pick to Pittsburgh and received the 223 overall pick in the draft.
The Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for the 92nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on March 13, 2025.
Seahawks re-signed linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) was re-signed on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) was re-signed on March 6, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) was released on March 5, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris (98) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (55) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Cornell Powell was released on February 21, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Ryan Cooper was released on February 21, 2025.
Seahawks guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu was signed to a future contract on February 2, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback JT Woods was signed to future contract on January 17, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Tyreke Smith (59) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sheriff (44) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Cornell Powell (0) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks defensive end Kenneth Odumegwu (77) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks center Mike Novitsky was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Ryan Cooper (35) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Tyler Hall (33) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92) was signed to a future contact on January 6, 2025.
