Vikings Sign RB Tony Brooks-James To Practice Squad

The Vikings announced on Wednesday they have signed RB Tony Brooks-James to the practice squad. 

Here’s an updated look at Minnesota’s practice squad: 

  1. QB Jake Browning
  2. DE Stacy Keely
  3. WR Dillon Mitchell
  4. TE Brandon Dillon
  5. CB Mark Fields
  6. DB Nate Meadors
  7. WR Davion Davis
  8. OL John Keenoy
  9. LB Reshard Cliett
  10. RB Tony Brooks-James

Brooks-James, 25, signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon following a tryout at their rookie minicamp. Atlanta waived Brooks-James coming out of the preseason and he signed with the Buccaneers on their practice squad. 

After being cut by Tampa Bay, Brooks-James caught on with the Steelers practice squad and was later promoted to the active roster. Pittsburgh waived him in November. 

In 2019, Brooks-James appeared in three games with the Steelers and rushed eight times for seven yards and added 32 kickoff return yards. 

During his four-year college career with the Ducks, Brooks-James recorded 283 rushing attempts for 1,863 yards (6.6 YPC) and 18 touchdowns to go along with 40 receptions for 392 yards receiving (9.8 YPC) and two touchdowns. 

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