DB · Houston Texans
Brian Russell
Age 48 · 188 cm (6'2") · 95 kg · Born Feb 5, 1978 · San Diego State; Penn
NFL career
2002
debut year
2009
last season
8
seasons
#42
jersey
College: San Diego State; Penn
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2002 to 2009 · 111 games.
Defense
302solo tackles
3.0sacks
16INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
8 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Minnesota Vikings | 12 | 12 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | Minnesota Vikings | 15 | 66 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 46 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | Cleveland Browns | 16 | 33 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | Cleveland Browns | 12 | 36 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | Seattle Seahawks | 16 | 55 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Seattle Seahawks | 16 | 45 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Houston Texans | 8 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Houston Texans
Most recent results for the franchise while Brian Russell was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
34–27 vs Patriots
2009-17 · Jan 3, 2010 · REGULAR
W
27–20 @ Dolphins
2009-16 · Dec 27, 2009 · REGULAR
W
16–13 @ Rams
2009-15 · Dec 20, 2009 · REGULAR
W
34–7 vs Seahawks
2009-14 · Dec 13, 2009 · REGULAR
L
18–23 @ Jaguars
2009-13 · Dec 6, 2009 · REGULAR
L
27–35 vs Colts
2009-12 · Nov 29, 2009 · REGULAR
L
17–20 vs Titans
2009-11 · Nov 23, 2009 · REGULAR
L
17–20 @ Colts
2009-09 · Nov 8, 2009 · REGULAR
Other "Russell" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
San Diego State alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended San Diego State.
Matt Araiza
P · 2024 · Chiefs
Alama Uluave
C · 2023 · Dolphins
Jesse Matthews
WR · 2023 · Falcons
Keshawn Banks
DE · 2023 · Cardinals
Tyrell Shavers
WR · 2023 · Bills
Cameron Thomas
DE · 2022 · Falcons
Daniel Bellinger
TE · 2022 · Titans
Greg Bell
RB · 2022 · Steelers
Segun Olubi
LB · 2022 · Raiders
Tayler Hawkins
SAF · 2022 · 49ers
DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Brian Russell.
Ahmad Brooks
Debut 2002 · #47 · Bills
Andre Lott
Debut 2002 · #41 · Steelers
Andrew Davison
Debut 2002 · #29 · Cowboys
Brian Gray
Debut 2002 · #47 · Lions
Brian Leigeb
Debut 2002 · #40 · Colts
Brian Williams
Debut 2002 · #29 · Giants
Bruce Branch
Debut 2002 · #20 · Commanders
Chad Williams
Debut 2002 · #25 · 49ers