Tahj Brooks is the only long-term piece of the Cincinnati Bengals’ running back room. Perhaps that changes before the season begins, but if not, getting Brooks on the field more often this year should be a priority.
The Bengals ruled out veteran running back Samaje Perine for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 9 against the Broncos.
One most welcome surprise for the Cincinnati Bengals in recent weeks has been the transformation of their running game. Unfortunately, the bye week, a second-time opponent in the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a key injury could derail all that prior momentum.
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least three touchdowns in an NFL game can you name in five minutes?
Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati’s regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day’s highlighted player.
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
CINCINNATI – There are no public stats keeping track of snaps in practice, but those who have watched every day of Cincinnati Bengals training camp don’t need an official sheet to tell them that rookie running back Tahj Brooks has been the most active player the first two weeks.
The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to part ways with veteran running back Zack Moss before the preseason has even begun.
The Bengals have reached an agreement with second-round pick Demetrius Knight on a four-year rookie contract, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal comes on the day that the team’s rookies are due to report to Cincinnati for training camp.
Bengals radio voice Dan Hoard caught up with rookie running back Tahj Brooks recently and learned an interesting eating quirk he has when it comes to salmon.
Lost in what feels like a constant (though not unreasonable) stream of existential deliberation on the Bengals' roster-building and asset management is the retooling and development of their running back room, which has been excellent.
The Bengals added running back depth in the 2025 NFL Draft by way of Tahj Brooks out of Texas Tech, who is ready to take on the responsibility of protecting Joe Burrow on passing downs when called upon.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Bengals selected Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks in the sixth round (193rd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Brooks gives the Bengals a young running back that they can develop behind Chase Brown and company.
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the Dallas Cowboys have been meeting with several prospects who could fill positions of need on the roster. Most recently, the Cowboys had an informal meeting with an intriguing running back prospect at Big 12 Pro Days.
Height: 5092 (verified) Weight: 229lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Devin Singletary Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks projects as a viable inside zone runner at the NFL level.
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is heating up, and league executives will see a lot of collegiate talent. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are well-represented in Indianapolis this year, and some are already impressive.
From a Colorado two-way star to a Texas Tech running back, here are five players we are tracking.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders ended their season with a disappointing loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Liberty Bowl. While it wasn't the finish coach Joey McGuire and his program wanted, the 2024 season was a successful one.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders throttled the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday 52-15 in the final home game for the outgoing seniors at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Tahj Brooks carried for a season-high 188 yards and three scores in his final home game as a Red Raider as Texas Tech dominated West Virginia 52-15 at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday.
Only one NFL team will be lucky enough to win the Ashton Jeanty sweepstakes, but for other teams needing a running back, there's an interesting race developing months ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) and TCU Horned Frogs (4-3, 2-2) meet in Fort Worth on Saturday afternoon for a Big 12 rivalry for the Saddle Trophy.
Tahj Brooks is happy to be a key member of the Texas Tech football team, but he’s also enjoying the time he’s spent playing for head coach Joey McGuire.
Bowl season is well underway, and Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld has the pick for Friday's Gasparilla Bowl between UCF and Georgia Tech
Texas Tech scored its biggest win of the final few weeks of the calendar year when star running back Tahj Brooks pledged this week to return in 2024. Now the Red Raiders would like to land one last on-field victory when they oppose Cal on Saturday night in the Independence Bowl at Shreveport, La.
Texas Tech standout running back Tahj Brooks announced Monday that he will return to the Red Raiders for the 2024 season, his fifth with the school. Brooks ranks fourth nationally with 1,443 rushing yards.
Every week during the college football season, Yardbarker will post a brief look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects and how their play over the weekend either helped — or hurt — their draft stock.
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