Running back Rex Burkhead worked out for teams last year, but never landed on a roster and he won't be making another attempt to play during the 2024 season. Burkhead announced his retirement on ...

Coach Lovie Smith revealed Monday that Burkhead has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports. Burkhead exited Sunday's loss to the Dolphins ...

Burkhead suffered a head injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins in Week 12. He finished with zero carries and caught one of two targets for five yards. Burkhead fell ...

It looks like the Giants won’t be the only team down a running back on Thursday night. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is not expected to play. Burkhead was ...

Legendary Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.Burkhead, who won Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots, first thanked his parents, his brother, ...

Former Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead officially hung up his cleats on Monday afternoon, announcing his retirement from professional football. Burkhead announced his decision on social media, and ...