Tony Brooks-James

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Tony Brooks-James
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Brooks-James playing for Oregon in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1994-12-06) December 6, 1994 (age 29)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Gainesville (FL)
College: Oregon
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:11
Rushing average:1.0
Return yards:32
Player stats at NFL.com

Tony Brooks-James (born December 6, 1994) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Oregon.

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College career

Brooks-James played four seasons for the Oregon Ducks. He finished his collegiate career with 3,302 all-purpose yards (1,863 rushing, 392 receiving and 1,047 on kick returns) and 21 total touchdowns (18 rushing, two receiving and one kick return). [1]

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Brooks-James was brought in for a rookie mini camp invite, he impressed and signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2019. [2] He was waived at the end of training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brooks-James was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of September 2, 2019. He was waived on October 8, 2019. [3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Brooks-James in a game against the Cleveland Browns in 2019

Brooks-James was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on October 15, 2019. [4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2 and made his NFL debut the next day. [5] He was released on November 16. [6]

Minnesota Vikings

Brooks-James was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on December 11, 2019. [7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 12, 2020. [8] He was waived on August 8, 2020, but re-signed a week later. [9] [10] He was waived on September 2, 2020. [11]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On November 23, 2020, Brooks-James was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. [12] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. [14] He was released on July 26, 2021. [15]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On August 3, 2021, Brooks-James was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. [16] He was waived on August 28, 2021. [17]

Birmingham Stallions

Brooks-James was selected in the 27th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions. [18] On March 8, 2023, Brooks-James was released by the Stallions. [19]

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