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 April 9, 2025)
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92) was signed to a future contact on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Ryan Cooper (35) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Michael Dowell (46) 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 center Mike Novitsky 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 safety Ty Okada (39) 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 linebacker Jamie Sheriff (44) 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 cornerback Damarion Williams (37) was signed to a future contract on January 6, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback JT Woods was signed to future contract on January 17, 2025.
Seahawks guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu was signed to a future contract on February 2, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Ryan Cooper was released on February 21, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Cornell Powell was released on February 21, 2025.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (55) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris (98) was released on March 4, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) was released on March 5, 2025.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) was re-signed on March 6, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) was re-signed on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Seahawks re-signed linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
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.
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 signed quarterback Sam Darnold (14) to a multi-year deal on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed guard/tackle Josh Jones on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks signed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to a multi-year deal on March 13, 2025.
The Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Cody White (82) on March 14, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Cooper Kupp on March 18, 2025.
The Seahawks signed cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Seahawks signed wide receiver River Cracraft on March 21, 2025.
The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Josh Ross (18) on March 21, 2025.
The Seahawks signed safety D'Anthony Bell on March 24, 2025.
The Seahawks signed tight end Eric Saubert on March 24, 2025.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Steven Sims on March 25, 2025.
The Seahawks signed exclusive rights free agent tight end Brady Russell (38) on April 9, 2025.
