Russell went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022.[3] He was waived on August 30 but re-signed to the practice squad on August 31. On October 27 Russell was elevated to the active roster and made his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens playing 26 snaps.[4][5][6] He was signed to the active roster on November 2.[7] He was waived on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27.[10] He was waived on January 16, 2023, but signed a reserve/future contract with the team two days later.
On August 29, 2023, Russell was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.[13]
