View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. DB Desmond King went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and discussed his earliest memory, hype men, and who on the Texans he wouldn't let date his sister. Texans take 7-3 lead with 25-yard Rex Burkhead TD run. In the 2019 season, Burkhead finished with 302 rushing yard and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 27 receptions for 279 receiving yards in 13 games. My brother was always holding me accountable and never let me have a big head. So put him second. Burkhead: Oh yeah. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Here's the latest on the injury report heading into Week 9. Oct 10, 2022 The Team Jack Topgolf Classic is underway! His role in the kicking game continued to increase over the following two seasons, but he still continued to see only marginal action at the running back position. Houston Texans: Rex Burkhead, Dare Ogunbowale must fill RB void Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On top of it all, he was on the field for 112 of 246 special teams snaps (45.5%) between Week 1 and Week 10, serving on both return squads and on the punt coverage team. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Should he need to sit out Week 13 against the Browns, Dare Ogunbowale and Eno Benjamin would be in line for complementary roles behind top back Dameon Pierce. Rex Burkhead (born July 2, 1990) is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). [55] Burkhead's commitment to community However, the backup running back is still considered questionable for Week 13. Burkhead finished his first season with the Patriots with 64 carries for 264 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns and recorded 30 catches for 254 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Rushing. He had the most productive game of his career in the Bengals' opening round playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which Burkhead started at wide receiver and totaled three receptions for 34 yards and one rush for 23 yards. Controlled the line of scrimmage. Pierce tallied 11 carries for 33 yards and caught his lone target for six yards while Burkhead rushed 14 times for 40 yards and caught five of eight targets for 30 yards (good enough for a RB26 finish). By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the HoustonTexans.com Privacy Policy, Code of Conduct, and Terms and Conditions. Tyrod Taylor, Davis Mills, Jeff Driskel. Why should he be expected to leave? In Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, Burkhead suffered a neck injury and was placed on injured reserve on September 26, 2018. Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) / Twitter Texans' Rex Burkhead: Heads to free agency By RotoWire Staff Jan 14, 2023 at 9:48 am ET 1 min read Burkhead caught one of two targets for one yard in a 32-31 victory over the Colts in Week. Unfortunately, however, Burkheads season came to an abrupt end in late November. This approach could lead to him moving on if a chance presented itself elsewhere, but might also allow the team to bring him back on a one-year, minimum-level deal to at least compete in training camp. He played college football at Nebraska and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Burkhead was on the field for 13 snaps and remains involved to a limited extent. is 1.78m and Weight 97kg. He's the Texans' clear workhorse back heading into the 2023 campaign. Because of Burkheads versatile skill set that enables him to run the ball, catch passes, block in pass protection, and play special teams, New England Coach Bill Belichick has described him as a rare four-down player.". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: statistics | During those games, he was on the field for 269 of a possible 662 offensive snaps (40.6%) and posted some strong numbers as a ballcarrier: Burkhead was handed the football 67 time and he gained 274 yards in the process while also scoring three touchdowns. Quarterback Davis Mills threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to running back Rex Burkhead who was veering to the left side at the line of scrimmage. 11) DD: Let's rank the Rexes: Rex Burkhead, Rex Ryan, Rex Grossman, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Rex from the Toy Story movies. What did his 2020 season look like? On March 14, 2017, Burkhead signed a one year contract with the New England Patriots worth up to $3.15 million. Burkhead, who turns 33 in the offseason, becomes a free agent in March and is unlikely to be back with Houston in 2023. Get instant advice on your decision to draft Rex Burkhead or Deon Jackson in 2023. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. As long Pierce is healthy, Burkhead will see similar usage going forward. Were you also a Dirk Nowitzki fan? He pioneered the yearbook after Ms. DeLuca's retirement, producing a quality yearbook despite COVID-induced challenges and a lack of in-person activities. Burkhead's injury opens door for Sony Michel in New England. Before his overtime touchdown, Burkhead had previously scored a rushing touchdown with 39 seconds left to give the Patriots a 3128 lead, though the Chiefs responded with a 39-yard field goal to force overtime. Rex Burkhead didn't travel home with Patriots after suffering knee injury Start the conversation New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) is taken off the field by cart after. 9) DD: Which teammates would you want with you on a long road trip? However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Burkhead recorded three carries for 18 yards and caught a pass for 46 yards in the Super Bowl. Burkhead played in all 14 games as the backup, and rushed for 951 yards on 172 carries and seven touchdowns. Coach Lovie Smith revealed Monday that Burkhead has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports. [6] He ended up rushing for 1,357 yards on 284 carries with 15 touchdowns and was named a first team All-Big Ten selection. Get that man the ball. Burkhead was born in Winchester, Kentucky, and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. As a sophomore in 2010, Burkhead was second on the depth chart behind senior Roy Helu. Burkhead: My boy is a big fan of "Toy Story" so, let's go with Rex from "Toy Story" first. - The Patriots offense opened the game with a heavy dose of Damien Harris, they handed it off to him on the first five-straight plays. Dameon Pierce won the Angry Run of the Year at the NFL Honors show on Thursday night. He was part of one head-scratching call by offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, who dialed up a shotgun draw for the veteran on third-and-4 near midfield late in the second quarter, which got stuffed. Burkhead had two carries for minus-3 yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys in Week 14. [28] On September 17, against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, he recorded his first touchdown as a member of the Patriots when he hauled in a 19-yard pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the first quarter of the 3620 victory. Burkhead: Love the game. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Part of those could be bringing back the players scheduled to enter free agency and there are quite a few of them. Login Here. Let's move on to the next play. President Barack Obama responded by inviting Jack and his family to the White House, and the family included Burkhead in its party. Ranking Rex Burkhead's current TVS in terms of similar players at his position. WR Chris Moore went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and explained what his superpower would be, what he'd do with it and much more. It's a good, good group. In the third quarter of the Patriots loss against the Houston Texans, he suffered a serious knee injury that later turned out to be a torn ACL. Rex Burkhead Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Houston Texans veteran running back Rex Burkhead wasn't involved in the running game at all in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 on Sunday, but he did see five targets in the passing game, catching three of them for 10 yards in the 31-3 blowout. Rex Burkhead is an American footballer who was born on July 2, 1990, to Robyn and Rick Burkhead in Lexington, Kentucky, US. The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) named Laremy Tunsil to their 2022 All-AFC team on Monday. In 2014, Burkhead played in nine games for the Bengals, mainly on special teams. Later in the quarter, with 3:36 left in regulation and the Texans up just 27-23, Burkhead broke loose for his longest run of the day, a 36-yarder. They talk. Rex Burkhead (born July 2, 1990) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). [13][14], He graduated from Nebraska in three-and-a-half years with a bachelor's degree in history. No portion of HoustonTexans.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Charlie Potter, who covers Alabama football for 24/7 Sports, gives insight on top NFL Draft prospect and potential Houston Texan, OLB Will Anderson Jr. John Harris breaks down the safety position for the Houston Texans heading into the 2023 season. Rex Burkhead signed a 1 year, $2,350,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including a $500,000 signing bonus, $2,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,350,000. He played college football at Nebraska and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. "Really, the first run of the game. Rex Burkhead - 2012 - Football - University of Nebraska [17], Burkhead played in all four preseason games, rushing 28 times for 130 yards with one touchdown, and five receptions for 39 yards. He is from United States. Burkhead has opened Week 13 prep with two straight absences from practice and doesn't look to be trending toward being available Sunday against the Browns. He was awarded for his work with a 6-year-old suffering from a rare pediatric brain tumor called a low-grade glioma. [38], On January 13, 2019, Burkhead scored his first-ever postseason touchdown in the Divisional Round with a six-yard run against the Los Angeles Chargers in a game New England won 4128. If Burkhead is unable to pass the protocol prior to facing the Browns in Week 13, Dare Ogunbowale and Eno Benjamin will both be candidates to fill Burkhead's usual change-of-pace role behind Dameon Pierce. The Patriots lost 4133 to the Philadelphia Eagles. In the playoffs, the Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round without Burkhead, but Burkhead returned for the AFC Championship Game where he recorded one carry for five yards in the 2420 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars to reach Super Bowl LII. Houston Texans' Rex Burkhead nominated for FedEx Ground PoTW - Toro Times It doesn't matter if it's a good play, a bad play, they always have the same mindset. There is Nebraska Cornhuskers, Nebraska football. Burkhead's wife is named Danielle. Burkhead has been in the NFL since 2014. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022~Panini~Prestige~Football~Baltimore Ravens~Mark Andrews~Power House~#PH-17 at the best online prices at eBay! 3) DD: But you grew up in the DFW area. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Burkhead exited Sunday's loss to the Dolphins with a head injury, and he may have suffered a concussion. Rex Burkhead (born July 2, 1990) is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).