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Limited to kick return duties Perine didn't have any carries or targets on offense, but had six kick returns for a combined 154 yards, with a long of 37 yards.

Impact As was the case with Joe Mixon in his prime, the Bengals are going with a "bellcow" running back approach with Chase Brown, leaving very little room for Perine or Tahj Brooks to contribute.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in Week 1 Perine caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Impact Operating as the No. 2 running back behind Chase Brown, Perine failed to record a single carry in the contest. The 29-year-old was a distant afterthought in the Bengals' offensive plans, playing just 13 of Cincinnati's 52 offensive snaps while Brown was on the field for 39 snaps and handled 24 total touches. Barring an injury to Brown, Perine will likely hold very little fantasy value going forward, keeping him off the fantasy radar as anything more than an insurance policy. Next up for the veteran is a Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Takes four snaps with starters Perine didn't get any touches but played four of 15 snaps with the first-team offense in Thursday's preseason opener at Philadelphia, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Chase Brown played the other 11 first-team snaps and took eight touches for 48 yards. Neither Brooks nor Perine appeared to play after the second drive, with rookie Tahj Brooks taking over and dominating carries into the second half. This seems like a decent preview of what to expect during the regular season -- namely, Perine getting some playing time on pass plays but not seeing much of the ball. The question is whether he or Brooks would have more value in the event of a Brown injury.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to work behind Brown Following the recent release of Zack Moss, Perine and Tahj Brooks are in line to serve as the top complementary options behind top back Chase Brown, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19.com...

Impact Per Goldsmith, Brown -- who handled 229 carries in 16 regular-season games in 2024 -- remains on track to handle the majority of the team's RB snaps this year, while Perine figures to factor in on passing downs. For now, Goldsmith indicates that Brooks profiles as the No. 3 option in Cincinnati's backfield, but the rookie sixth-rounder has made some notable plays in training camp and it's plausible that he could push Perine for slotting behind Brown as the summer rolls along.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of Oklahoma Sooners among best true freshmen of the 21st century Adrian Peterson, Tommie Harris and Samaje Perine all made the list of the 25 best deubts of the century.

JULY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

5 Things to Know about New Bengal Samaje Perine The Bengals brought running back Samaje Perine back into the fold during free agency after he previously over three seasons with the team be...

MARCH 25, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Taylor-Made Replay In Bengals Backfield As Samaje Perine Returns To Protect Joe Burrow And Spell Chase Brown If you want to know why the Bengals never wanted Samaje Perine to leave their backfield, just ask offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher about an...

MARCH 13, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Best of HB Samaje Perine | PLAYER PHOTOS Re-live some of the best photos of Samaje Perine with the Bengals as he returns to Cincinnati.

MARCH 13, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Reports: Bengals Bring Back Playoff Hero Samaje Perine The Bengals are reportedly staging a reunion with one of their playoff heroes when running back Samaje Perine agreed Monday to what publishe...

MARCH 10, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Reunion with Cincinnati on tap The Bengals are slated to sign Perine to a two-year contract worth up to $3.8 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Perine gets a chance to return to Cincinnati, where he played from 2020-22. The veteran pass-catching specialist figures to operate primarily as a change-of-pace option with the Bengals, with Chase Brown (ankle) standing atop the depth chart after a breakout 2024 campaign, and Zack Moss (neck) under contract for one more season. Across 17 regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2024, Perine rushed 20 times for 92 yards and a touchdown, while also securing 28 catches of 35 targets for 322 yards and a touchdown.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs bringing in offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moor...

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Works as pass-catching back in 2024 Perine rushed 20 times for 92 yards and a touchdown during the 2024 regular season, adding 28 catches for 322 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets.

Impact Of Perine's 20 carries during the regular season, 11 came in a two-week stretch in Weeks 3 and 4. He contributed a little bit in the playoffs with a carry for eight yards in the Super Bowl and a catch for 17 yards against the Bills in the AFC Championship Game, but most of his extended work came while Isiah Pacheco was sidelined early in the year due to a ribs injury. Perine has still proven to be a reliable pass catcher but hasn't graded out particularly well as a pass-blocker in the last couple of campaigns, per PFF. He'll enter the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent following his one-year deal with the Chiefs and will compete with others on the market and a strong rookie running back crop for a backup job next fall.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It's time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes Mysteriously Ignores Teammate Samaje Perine as Chiefs Fall to Eagles in Super Bowl Why did Patrick Mahomes skip over a teammate while dapping up his fellow players?

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Look: Patrick Mahomes Skips Samaje Perine in Awkward Moment During Super Bowl LIX The Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • SI.COM

He thought he would help Bo Nix. Instead, Samaje Perine turned into key reserve for Chiefs Perine now serves as a critical reserve for a Chiefs team trying to become the first ever to three-peat.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Brief appearance in Week 18 Perine rushed the ball one time for one yard in Sunday's 38-0 loss to the Broncos. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards.

Impact Perine drew both of his touches on one offensive possession in the second quarter, with Carson Steele otherwise handling the workload out of the backfield. Perine has served a minimal role in the Kansas City offense throughout the season and that should continue throughout the team's postseason run.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Chiefs Convert on Fourth-and-Four via Carson Wentz's Swing-Pass Strike to Samaje Perine The Kansas City Chiefs move the chains on fourth-and-4 as quarterback Carson Wentz finds running back Samaje Perine for a 13-yard gain again...

JANUARY 6, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Four touches in Wednesday's win Perine rushed twice for nine yards and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.

Impact Perine's 19 percent snap share on offense was right in line with the previous week's usage, as he's limited to certain passing situations. The veteran running back could see a bigger role in Week 18 against the Broncos if Isiah Pacheco (ribs) and Kareem Hunt are rested.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Is Fulfilling a Familiar Role for Chiefs Down the Stretch With Perine coming on strong for the Chiefs recently, he reminds the coaching staff a bit of one former standout KC veteran.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM

Three catches in Week 16 Perine didn't log a carry while catching all three of his targets for 50 yards in Saturday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

Impact Perine made his biggest impact in the passing game, as per usual, producing a season-high 50 receiving yards in the win. The running back played just 13 offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 10, as both Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are healthy and garnering touches out of the backfield. Perine has turned 17 carries into 82 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 25 receptions for 289 yards and a score over 15 games in 2024.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Runs Down the Sideline on 36-yard Wheel Route Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine runs 36 yards after a catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the Week 16 matchup agains...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Tallies two touches versus Browns Perine notched one rush for 11 yards and reeled in his only target for 23 yards during Sunday's 21-7 win versus the Browns.

Impact Perine hasn't amassed more than two touches in any of the last three weeks, which isn't a major surprise with Isiah Pacheco back in the fold atop the depth chart and Kareem Hunt also operating ahead of him. The veteran will continue to provide some depth in the Chiefs' backfield, but it's unlikely he'll supply fantasy-relevant weeks as long as the two ahead of him on the depth chart remain available.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Falls on Cleveland Browns' Muffed Punt Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine falls on Cleveland Browns' muffed punt.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

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