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    RexBurkhead

    • Running Back
    • Birthdate
      7/2/1990
    • College
      Nebraska
    • Draft Info
      2013: Rd 6, Pk 190 (CIN)
    • Birthdate
      7/2/1990
    • College
      Nebraska
    • Draft Info
      2013: Rd 6, Pk 190 (CIN)
    • Birthplace
      Plano, TX

    Stats

    • CAR
      488
      YDS
      1,908
      TD
      17
      AVG
      3.9
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    4881,9083.917361921,5348.093274
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      • RB Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
        • 3Y
        RB Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
        • Sources: Texans' Pierce (ankle) out at least game
          • 4Y
          • DJ Bien-Aime
          Sources: Texans' Pierce (ankle) out at least game
          • Playing for a tie? Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts coaches reveal thinking behind Week 1 result
            • 4Y
            • DJ Bien-Aime
            Playing for a tie? Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts coaches reveal thinking behind Week 1 result
            • Sources: Texans sign RB Burkhead through 2022
              • 5Y
              • Sarah Barshop
              Sources: Texans sign RB Burkhead through 2022
              • Rex Burkhead, Houston Texans' running game break through to aid rookie QB Davis Mills
                • 5Y
                • Sarah Barshop
                Rex Burkhead
                • Is the Houston Texans and the league's worst rushing attack running out of options?
                  • 5Y
                  • Sarah Barshop
                  Is the Houston Texans and the league's worst rushing attack running out of options?
                  • NFL Week 12 buzz: Predicting breakout stars, AFC's top seed, upset picks and more
                    • 5Y
                    • Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano
                    NFL Week 12 buzz: Predicting breakout stars, AFC's top seed, upset picks and more
                    • What can we expect from Phillip Lindsay in Texans' crowded RB room?
                      • 5Y
                      • Sarah Barshop
                      Phillip Lindsay
                      • Pats RB Burkhead follows GM Caserio to Texans
                        • 5Y
                        • Sarah Barshop
                        Rex Burkhead
                        • Gut feeling on Patriots' free-agent class? Expect lots of change in 2021
                          • 6Y
                          • Mike Reiss
                          Gut feeling on Patriots' free-agent class? Expect lots of change in 2021

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                        Burkhead's injury opens door for Sony Michel in New England
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                        Vikings left at QB crossroads after Carson Wentz's poor MNF showing vs. Bills

                        Vikings left at QB crossroads after Carson Wentz's poor MNF showing vs. Bills

                        After a historically poor performance by Carson Wentz on Monday night, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was asked whether the team might trade for a QB ahead of Tuesday's deadline. He deferred the question to GM Nolan Teasley.
                        Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings

                        Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings

                        — The Buffalo Bills knew they weren't bound for many style points or likely to reach their league-leading scoring average against Minnesota's relentlessly...
                        Josh Allen, Bills outlast Vikings 23-6 on MNF

                        Josh Allen, Bills outlast Vikings 23-6 on MNF

                        Josh Allen, Bills outlast Vikings 23-6 on MNF
                        Josh Allen leads Bills to win over tough Vikings defense

                        Josh Allen leads Bills to win over tough Vikings defense

                        The Vikings kept Allen in check for much of the game, but he helped the Bills earn a low-scoring victory.
                        Source: Pats' Rhamondre Stevenson expected to miss time with knee tendon issue

                        Source: Pats' Rhamondre Stevenson expected to miss time with knee tendon issue

                        Patriots top running back Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery but could sideline him for a short period of time, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
                        NFL Week 9 arrivals: Justin Jefferson rocks black leather trench coat before 'MNF'

                        NFL Week 9 arrivals: Justin Jefferson rocks black leather trench coat before 'MNF'

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