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Tony Brooks-James: Waived by Pittsburgh
The Steelers waived Tony Brooks-James on Saturday.Brooks-James was one of nine players that were let go by the Steelers on Saturday as they try to get down to the mandatory 53-man roster by Tuesday. After being signed Aug. 3, the 26-year-old made the most of his opportunities during training camp. He led the Steelers with nine carries for 51 yards in their second preseason game, but he ultimately couldn't climb Kalen Ballage and Jaylen Samuels on the depth chart.
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Steelers' Tony Brooks-James: Top rusher in preseason win
Tony Brooks-James recorded nine carries for 51 yards while hauling in one of his two targets for one yard in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.Brooks-James didn't take the field in last week's Hall of Fame Game since he didn't sign with the team until Aug. 3, but he saw increased looks out of the backfield with Kalen Ballage (lower body) and Benny Snell (undisclosed) unavailable. He led the team with 51 rushing yards and 5.7 yards per carry, but he's likely still behind Ballage, Snell, Trey Edmunds and Anthony McFarland on the depth chart since all of them are more proven as depth players.
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Steelers' Tony Brooks-James: Resurfaces in Pittsburgh
Tony Brooks-James signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.Brooks-James spent time in Pittsburgh back in 2019, when he suited up for three games with the team and took eight carries for seven yards. This time around, Brooks-James will be facing steep competition for depth opportunities. Trey Edmunds, Kalen Ballage, Jaylen Samuels and Anthony McFarland are all more proven reserve players.
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Tony Brooks-James: Cut loose by Atlanta
The Falcons waived Tony Brooks-James on Monday, Scott Blair of the team's official site reports.Brooks-James was cut to make room for new signings Emmanuel Ellerbee and Jason Spriggs on the 90-man roster. The running back only suited up for a sole contest in Atlanta last season, in which he gained four yards on three carries.
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Falcons' Tony Brooks-James: Sticking with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons signed Tony Brooks-James to a reserve/future contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.Brooks-James suited up in one game for the Falcons in 2020, recording four yards on three carries. There's plenty of uncertainty regarding the Falcons' backfield heading into the 2021 season, but Brooks-James likely isn't in the mix. He'll aim to secure a special-teams role.
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Tony Brooks-James: Moves back down to practice squad
Tony Brooks-James reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.The Oregon product fielded three rushes over six offensive snaps during Sunday's 43-6 blowout of Las Vegas, generating only four yards in his Falcons debut. Starter Todd Gurley (knee) was ruled out against the Raiders after being unable to practice all week, providing Brooks-James with his first game appearance since he suited up for Pittsburgh during November of last year.
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Falcons' Tony Brooks-James: Elevates from practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons elevated Tony Brooks-James to the active roster Saturday.Brooks-James signed with the Falcons' practice squad Monday and will immediately make his debut for the team with Todd Gurley (knee) sidelined. The 25-year-old is nothing more than backfield depth behind Brian Hill, Ito Smith and Qadree Ollison. Through three games for the Steelers in 2019, Brooks-James has produced seven yards on eight carries.
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Tony Brooks-James: Heading to Atlanta
Tony Brooks-James signed to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.The 25-year-old spent training camp with the Vikings but failed to make the season-opening roster. Brooks-James appeared in three games for the Steelers last season and had eight carries for seven yards while returning two kickoffs for 32 yards.
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Tony Brooks-James: Cut by Minnesota
Tony Brooks-James was waived by the Vikings on Wednesday.Brooks-James was cut and re-signed by the team last month already, but finally met his fate Wednesday. The Oregon product spent time with Pittsburgh last season, taking eight carries for seven yards and a pair of kick returns for 32 yards. He'll look elsewhere around the league to earn a depth role for 2020.
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Vikings' Tony Brooks-James: Rejoins Vikings
Tony Brooks-James signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.That didn't take long. One week after being waived by the Vikings, the team re-signed the undrafted running back. It'll be interesting to see if he's near the bottom of the barrel in terms of roster status in future weeks, but at least for now, the speedy back will attempt to contend for a spot on the final 53-man roster.
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