Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead (22) is lifted by center Mike Caputo after scoring in the third quarter of the Huskers' win over Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. psmith ...

Legendary Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons on Monday.

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 ...

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 ...

Former Houston Texans' running back Rex Burkhead announces his retirement following a 10-year career.

Rex Burkhead looks on track to make a splash unlike any other freshman I-back at Nebraska in more than a decade. Seemingly, he's immune to the pressure, oblivious to the buzz. "He doesn't play the ...

The New England Patriots are re-signing running back Rex Burkhead, a source confirmed to ESPN. Burkhead entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 out of Nebraska.

The New England Patriots handed $175k worth of guaranteed money to an undrafted free agent compared with Super Bowl-winning RB Rex Burkhead.

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 ...

Rex Burkhead just made it seem that way Saturday. Which run to pick from? Oh, how about this one? The one early in the fourth quarter of Nebraska's 38-14 win against Wyoming.

Former Husker running back Rex Burkhead, who's coming off a knee injury that ended his season last November, has reportedly signed with the Houston Texans.

Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (foot) and running back Rex Burkhead (knee) were ruled out for Week 1's game against the Ravens, Bengals.com reports. Both players are expected to miss the team ...