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Rex Burkhead | Running Back | #33

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/2/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 210
College: Nebraska
Drafted: 2013 / Rd. 6 (190) / CIN
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Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson said Rex Burkhead could see more time at wide receiver this season.
Burkhead is a running back by trade, but he has spent some time in the slot the last two seasons. Desperate for receivers after Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu bolted in free agency, the Bengals could give Burkhead more of an opportunity in the slot. Cincinnati will almost certainly add a receiver early in the draft. Apr 14 - 12:21 PM
Source: bengals.com

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Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Rex Burkhead is expected to be fine after exiting the Bengals' preseason opener with a neck injury.

He could resume practicing as early as Monday. A running back by trade, Burkhead lined up as a slot receiver with the first-team offense on Friday night, the same position he played in the Bengals' playoff loss last season. Burkhead should lose that role once Marvin Jones gets up to speed, but Cincinnati appears determined to get him touches.
Source: Cole Harvey on Twitter
Sat, Aug 15, 2015 12:08:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Rex Burkhead exited the Bengals' preseason opener with a neck injury.

His return was deemed questionable, with Cedric Peerman taking over in the backfield. Burkhead lined up at slot receiver with the first-team offense and was the second tailback through the rotation, seeing more action with the ones and twos than new punt returner Gio Bernard. Burkhead finished the night with three carries for 19 yards.
Fri, Aug 14, 2015 08:42:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead has continued to see time at receiver in camp.

Burkhead manned the slot in Cincinnati's Wild Card loss, and spent time there in the offseason program. OC Hue Jackson loves Burkhead's athleticism from the slot. "His 10(-yard split) times were off the chart. His three cone was off the chart," Jackson said, referencing Burkhead's 2013 Combine performance. "He's a tough tackle." This doesn't sound like a gimmick, but Burkhead is still going to lack for touches behind A.J. Green, Marvin Jones, Mohamed Sanu and the Bengals' tight ends and running backs.
Source: bengals.com
Sat, Aug 8, 2015 11:50:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead has been spending time at receiver in OTAs.

A 5-foot-10, 215-pound bowling ball, Burkhead spent time in the slot in Cincinnati's Wild Card loss. "(If) you have a talented player on your team, you see if you can find a way to get him involved," OC Hue Jackson said. "(Burkhead) can do a little bit of everything. ... He's one of the better players on our team so we will see what we can do with him." Jackson sounds determined to get Burkhead more involved after he touched the ball only 16 times last season, but barring injury to those ahead of him, he's not a threat for more than 30-40 touches.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Tue, Jun 2, 2015 04:30:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Rex Burkhead rushed once for 23 yards in the Bengals' Wild Card loss to the Colts, adding three receptions for 34 yards.

With A.J. Green (concussion) sidelined, Burkhead was a surprisingly-big part of the game plan, gaining 23 yards on an end around on Cincinnati's first play from scrimmage. The four touches came after Burkhead got the rock only 16 times all season. Going on 25, Burkhead is due a meager $585,000 in 2015. He'll likely remain with the Bengals.
Sun, Jan 4, 2015 05:46:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead (knee) will resume practicing this week.

Burkhead should be ready to return following the Bengals' Week 4 bye. He'll slot in as the Bengals' No. 4 back behind Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill and Cedric Peerman.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 02:15:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals declared RB Rex Burkhead, CB Darqueze Dennard, LB Sean Porter, WR Marvin Jones, OL T.J. Johnson, WR James Wright, and DE Will Clarke inactive for Week 1 against Baltimore.

With Burkhead on the shelf and BenJarvus Green-Ellis on the street, the Bengals' tailbacks are Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill, and Cedric Peerman.
Sun, Sep 7, 2014 11:32:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to miss the first month of the regular season.

When he returns, Burkhead will slot in as Cincinnati's No. 4 tailback and help on special teams. The Bengals will open the season with a two-man RBBC of Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill. Cedric Peerman will be the top reserve.
Source: bengals.com
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 03:46:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals.com speculates RB Rex Burkhead may be dealing with an MCL sprain.

Beat writer Geoff Hobson does acknowledge an MCL sprain can be a 2-8 week injury, although this would obviously be far better news than a torn ligament. Asked about Burkhead's knee this week, coach Marvin Lewis would only say it's "sore." Lewis did say Burkhead should be out of his knee brace "in a few days."
Source: bengals.com
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 09:03:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead was spotted on crutches and in a knee brace at the team facility Monday.

Beat writer Paul Dehner believes it "doesn't look good" for Burkhead, who left Saturday night's preseason game with a knee injury and didn't return. If Burkhead's injury is major -- and early indications point to that -- BenJarvus Green-Ellis' roster spot could be safe in Cincinnati. The alternative would be to carry just Jeremy Hill and Cedric Peerman behind Giovani Bernard.
Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Tue, Aug 19, 2014 08:12:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals RB Rex Burkhead left Saturday night's preseason game with a knee injury.

Burkhead took a shot from big-hitting Jets rookie Calvin Pryor, and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's affair. With Jeremy Hill (shoulder) also exiting early, BenJarvus Green-Ellis' roster spot has quickly become safe. The Bengals now have only Cedric Peerman healthy behind Gio Bernard.
Sat, Aug 16, 2014 09:47:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

The Bengals believe second-year RB Rex Burkhead can contribute this season.

Burkhead appeared in only one game as a rookie, but impressed in the 2013 preseason. He's no higher than the No. 4 running back on the depth chart and doesn't have a clear path to playing time. Burkhead will likely need to beat out Cedric Peerman for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Source: ESPN.com
Sat, May 24, 2014 07:47:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals declared RB Rex Burkhead, CB Brandon Ghee, CB Chris Lewis-Harris, G Trevor Robinson, T Tanner Hawkinson, DE Margus Hunt, and WR Ryan Whalen inactive for Week 7 against the Lions.

The Bengals are one of the healthiest teams in the league. They had zero players listed as questionable, doubtful, or out on the injury report. Cornerback Terence Newman (abdomen, probable) is officially active.
Sun, Oct 20, 2013 11:41:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals declared RB Rex Burkhead, T Andrew Whitworth, G Mike Pollak, CB Brandon Ghee, DE Margus Hunt, WR Dane Sanzenbacher, and WR Ryan Whalen inactive for Week 1 against the Bears.

Burkhead is still competing for a roster spot in practice, where he'll need to show improvement on special teams. Anthony Collins will start at left tackle against the Bears, which is concerning against Julius Peppers.
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 11:35:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Andy Dalton
2A.J. McCarron
3Jeff Driskel
RB1Jeremy Hill
2Giovani Bernard
3Rex Burkhead
GLB1Jeremy Hill
2Giovani Bernard
3RB1Giovani Bernard
2Jeremy Hill
FB1Ryan Hewitt
WR11A.J. Green
2Alex Erickson
3Cody Core
WR21Brandon LaFell
2Tyler Boyd
3James Wright
WR31Tyler Boyd
TE1Tyler Eifert
2Tyler Kroft
3C.J. Uzomah
LT1Andrew Whitworth
2Jake Fisher
LG1Clint Boling
C1Russell Bodine
2T.J. Johnson
RG1Kevin Zeitler
2Christian Westerman
RT1Cedric Ogbuehi
2Eric Winston
K1Mike Nugent