Backfield
Who backs up the Bengals at running back?
Cincinnati Bengals running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Chase Brown leads the Bengals backfield, with Samaje Perine as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Bengals running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Brown | Active | 78.3 | 0.34 |
| 2 | Samaje Perine | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Tahj Brooks | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Jamal Haynes | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Gary Brightwell | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Kendall Milton | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Kentrel Bullock | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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