20 KeiVarae Russell CB

Russell signed with the Giants on Saturday.

Russell hasn't played since 2018 when he averaged nearly 20 defensive snaps per game with the Bengals, and he'll add temporary depth at cornerback for the Giants since Darnay Holmes (lower body) is sidelined. If he gets healthy, though, Russell will vie for a special-teams role.

Russell (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Russell sat out Sunday's win over the Raiders due to the injury, but the fact that he's not limited for the first practice of Week 16 suggests he'll be ready to go this weekend in Cleveland. The depth cornerback typically makes his biggest impact on the Bengals' coverage units.

Russell (finger) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Russell was unable to practice late in the week due to a finger injury, ultimately foreshadowing his unavailability for Sunday's tilt. His absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Bengals' defense as he primarily serves on special teams.

Russell is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a finger injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Russell began the week as a limited practice participant was was downgraded to a non-participant Thursday. The 25-year-old has mostly served in a special teams role, but he did play 27 defensive snaps last week.

Russell was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.

Russell has played 13 games with the Bengals in his three-year career, mostly seeing the field on special teams. He replaced Auden Tate on the active roster and is expected to serve in a depth role against the Chiefs on Sunday night.

Russell (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com

Russell is one of the Bengals' newest additions, but it appears as though he'll be active for Sunday's game against the Browns. He'll likely serve as a depth option in the secondary unless he's made a healthy inactive.

Russell (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

The Notre Dame product was released by the Chiefs 10 days ago, and he was picked up by the Bengals to be deployed as a special teams man. It's not clear when this injury was sustained, so it's difficult to project a timeline for Russell's recovery.

Russell was released by the Chiefs on Wednesday.

Russell was inactive in Week 1 and no better than fifth on the depth chart at the cornerback position, but his release comes as a surprise given that he was a third-round pick just a few months ago. Russell apparently needs more development time than originally anticipated but still possesses third-round talent, so there's a good chance he is claimed off waivers by a team looking for either depth or a project at his position.

The Chiefs selected Russell in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 74th overall.

Russell was talented enough to earn a starting role as a freshman at Notre Dame, and he showed strong athleticism at his pro day, running a 4.49 40 while jumping 38.5 inches in the vertical and 134 inches in the broad jump. Russell should be a starter in Kansas City within a year or two.