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Tahj Brooks Could Be Bengals' Secret Weapon
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Tahj Brooks, a sixth-round Bengals pick with a quiet rookie season, could be the hidden gem the team needs. Despite limited touches last year, his explosive college career at Texas Tech—over 3,000 yards and TDs—and his work improving as a receiver this offseason make him a serious contender to become Chase Brown’s reliable backup. With Samaje Perine aging and potentially leaving, Brooks’ development could save the Bengals from costly veteran signings and give Joe Burrow more weapons. With minimal competition for the role, Brooks’ offseason is his chance to prove he’s the long-term answer. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/608d75260414a6c5