Steve Russ
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Position: | Linebacker | ||
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Born: | Stetsonville, Wisconsin, U.S. | September 16, 1972||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||
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High school: | Medford (WI) | ||
College: | Air Force | ||
NFL draft: | 1995 / Round: 7 / Pick: 218 | ||
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Steve Russ (born September 16, 1972)[1] is an American football coach and former professional linebacker. He played college football as a linebacker for the Air Force Falcons before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft.[2] He also played for the Los Angeles Xtreme in the original XFL and has been a coach since 2001.
Coaching career[edit]
Carolina Panthers[edit]
In January 2018, Russ was hired by the Carolina Panthers as their linebackers coach under head coach Ron Rivera.[3] Following the hiring of new head coach Matt Rhule in January 2020, Russ was not retained by the Panthers.
Washington Football Team / Commanders[edit]
In January 2020, Russ was hired again by Rivera to be the linebackers coach for the Washington Football Team, then known as the Washington Redskins.[4] He held the role for four seasons, but was fired upon the hiring of new head coach Dan Quinn.
References[edit]
- ^ "Steve Russ Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Briggeman, Brent (January 26, 2018). "Air Force defensive coordinator Steve Russ leaving for assistant job with NFL's Carolina Panthers". Gazette.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (January 15, 2020). "Redskins Announce Coaching Staff". Commanders.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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