Baylor learned ahead of Friday's official spring scrimmage that quarterback Seth Russell has been cleared for all team activities and will play.

The prolific pivot threw for 2,104 yards and 29 touchdowns before breaking a bone in his neck in an Oct. 24 win over Iowa State in 2015. Russell missed the remainder of the season with the injury.

The junior was cleared earlier in the offseason to resume some physical activity, but was prohibited from contact or full workouts. It appears the injury is fully healed, though, and he's poised to take 40 snaps in the spring scrimmage.

A position of weakness toward the end of last season for the Bears will turn to one of strength in 2016, as both Russell and prized sophomore Jarrett Stidham should be healthy for the season opener against Northwestern State.