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Waived by Pittsburgh The Steelers waived Brooks-James on Saturday.

Impact 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 on 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.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Top rusher in preseason win 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces in Pittsburgh Brooks-James signed a contract with the Steelers on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Falcons The Falcons signed Brooks-James to a reserve/future contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back down to practice squad Brooks-James reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevates from practice squad The Falcons elevated Brooks-James to the active roster Saturday.

Impact 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 produced seven yards on eight carries.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons flex RB Tony Brooks-James to active roster for Sunday Earlier in the week the Falcons signed RB Tony Brooks-James to the practice squad, and on Saturday, Atlanta promoted him to the active roste...

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons flex Tony Brooks-James to active roster for Raiders game The Falcons host the Raiders on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Atlanta Falcons sign former Oregon Duck Tony Brooks-James to their practice squad The running back originally signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Cut by Minnesota Brooks-James was waived by the Vikings on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oregon Duck Tony Brooks-James re-signs with the Minnesota Vikings The Vikings released former Oregon offensive lineman Brady Aiello to make room for James.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Rejoins Vikings Brooks-James signed a contract with the Vikings on Saturday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings make Quentin Poling signing official, waive Tony Brooks-James The linebacker is in the fold

AUGUST 8, 2020 • DAILYNORSEMAN.COM