Cincinnati Bengals sign Alonzo Russell to free agent contract

Alonzo Russell became one of three (as of Sunday afternoon) Toledo Rockets to sign free agent contracts with NFL teams, signing his name to a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals nabbed the talented Russell quickly after the draft, undoubtedly impressed with his size, athleticism and big-play abilities. Here is what we had to say about Russell in the lead up to the draft.

Cincy comes in seeking wide receiver debt after losing Marvin Jones and Muhammed Sanu in free agency. The Jungle Cats picked up Pittsburgh's Tyler Boyd in the second round, and now the Bengals will drill Russell and others for spots.

Here are a few things said about the signing on the twittersphere:

Big things coming for @alonzojrussell congrats on taking the next step. #toledotough pic.twitter.com/swaty3scGb

— Jason Candle (@CoachCandle) May 1, 2016

Bengals UDFA receiver Alonzo Russell has an athletic comparison to Laquon Treadwell. I'm serious. pic.twitter.com/ZN1pOtV5eu

— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) May 1, 2016

Just realized ... Will #BGSU QB @11DroppinDimes be throwing to UT WR Alonzo Russell w/ #Bengals? #Rivals

— JWagnerBlade (@jwagnerblade) May 1, 2016

Alonzo Russell to the Bengals no surprise we only pick up pro bowlers after the draft

— Justin Gariety (@ThatGuyJustinG) May 1, 2016

That last one is a take am I right?

Congrats to Russell, who stands a decent chance of making the roster.