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Bengals Spotlight James Brooks Among 12 Ring of Honor Nominees

Franchise's all-time leading rusher up for honor.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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A look back on the careers of our 12 Ring of Honor Nominees. James Brooks retired as the franchise's all-time leading

What happened: The Bengals are revisiting the careers of their 12 Ring of Honor nominees, with running back James Brooks among those featured. Brooks retired as the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 6,447 yards and ranks sixth on the club's all-time receptions list with 297 catches. The post is part of the team's ongoing nominee spotlight series.

Why it matters: Brooks' candidacy underscores the dual-threat production that defined Cincinnati's backfield during his tenure, blending rushing volume with receiving value rarely matched in The retrospective continues the team's Ring of Honor nominee rollout, building the case for which legends earn enshrinement.

By the numbers: James Brooks career marks cited by the team: 6,447 rushing yards (franchise all-time leader at retirement) and 297 receptions (sixth on the franchise list).

What to watch: Watch for the Bengals to announce which of the 12 nominees advance to induction.

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