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 ...

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, ...

On Monday, running back Rex Burkhead announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 33. The Super Bowl LIII champion thanked those who helped him in his career along the way, including his family ...

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 ...

Another running back is off the board.Joining Eddie Lacy among ball-carriers to find new homes Tuesday, Rex Burkhead has ...

Despite being a sixth-round pick, Rex Burkhead managed to play 10 NFL seasons. The veteran running back did not play during the 2023 campaign and will not attempt to come back. Although the Chiefs’ ...

My favorite Rex Burkhead play came in the rain. It was that game against Ohio State in 2011 – the one where Nebraska was down 27-6, then Lavonte David took a football away, and Braxton Miller limped ...

Andy and Bri Hoffman just wanted five minutes of Rex Burkhead’s time. The more than 200 miles they had to drive from their home in Atkinson, Neb., to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln was nothing.

The Raiders have taken a look at some veteran running backs. Las Vegas worked out both Rex Burkhead and Damien Williams, according to the Tuesday transaction wire. Burkhead has plenty of familiarity ...

Few teams in the NFL have made as smart a use of versatile running back rotations as the New England Patriots, who are set to restore the franchise staple after selecting a true speedster in the 2025 ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A familiar face to Husker fans is hanging up the cleats for good. Rex Burkhead — a Super Bowl champion and one of the most memorable figures from the Pelini-era Huskers who ...