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    Rex Burkhead

    RexBurkhead

    • Running Back
    • 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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    Career
    RushingReceivingFumbles
    CARYDSAVGTDLNGRECYDSAVGTDLNGFUMLST
    4881,9083.917361921,5348.093274
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      • RB Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
        • 2Y
        RB Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
        • Sources: Texans' Pierce (ankle) out at least game
          • 3Y
          • 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
              • 4Y
              • Sarah Barshop
              Sources: Texans sign RB Burkhead through 2022
              • Rex Burkhead, Houston Texans' running game break through to aid rookie QB Davis Mills
                • 4Y
                • Sarah Barshop
                Rex Burkhead
                • Is the Houston Texans and the league's worst rushing attack running out of options?
                  • 4Y
                  • 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
                          • 5Y
                          • Mike Reiss
                          Gut feeling on Patriots' free-agent class? Expect lots of change in 2021

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