Tony Brooks-James (born December 6, 1994) is an

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for the Birmingham Stallions of the

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(USFL). He played

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at the

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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).

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Brooks-James was brought in for a rookie mini camp invite, he impressed and signed with the

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as an

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on May 11, 2019. He was waived at the end of training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brooks-James was signed to the practice squad of the

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of September 2, 2019. He was waived on October 8, 2019.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Brooks-James was signed to the

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practice squad on October 15, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on November 2 and made his NFL debut the next day. He was released on November 16.

Minnesota Vikings

Brooks-James was signed to the

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practice squad on December 11, 2019. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 12, 2020. He was waived on August 8, 2020, but re-signed a week later. He was waived on September 2, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On November 23, 2020, Brooks-James was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. 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. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. He was released on July 26, 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

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

Birmingham Stallions

Brooks-James was selected in the 27th round of the

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by the Birmingham Stallions.

References

External links

Minnesota Vikings bioPittsburgh Steelers bioOregon Ducks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brooks-James, Tony 1994 births Living people Atlanta Falcons players American football running backs Minnesota Vikings players Oregon Ducks football players Oregon Ducks men's track and field athletes Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Gainesville, Florida Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players