One player who has benefited from the development has been former Illinois running back Chase Brown. After taking over as Cincinnati's starter in Week 6 last season, Brown has sprinted forward without looking back. He got five carries on Monday and rushed for 22 yards – and even scored the first touchdown of the game.

CINCINNATI — After being one of the league's top running backs in the second half of last season, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking for Chase Brown to be an even bigger focal point this season.

With the Bengals looking to replace previous mainstay Joe Mixon, Brown started out slow in his battle with Zack Moss but overtook the veteran by early October. The fight ended entirely when Moss suffered a Week 8 neck injury,

Chase Brown's best day as an NFL player to date did not have the best ending. Brown, the Bengals ' second-year running back, was tossing his gloves to fans following the team's 34-24 win over the ...

After being one of the league’s top running backs in the second half of last season, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking for Chase Brown to be an even bigger focal point this season. Joe Burrow has a new weapon: How Noah Fant can help an already loaded Bengals offense

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) reacts to his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals are putting their trust in a 25-year-old Canadian to carry the rushing load for them next season.

Bengals running back Chase Brown got eight touches on Thursday night — four touches on each of the two possessions with Cincinnati's first-string offense on the field — and Joe Burrow says that kind of workload will be the norm for Brown this season.

Bengals running back Chase Brown had a breakout season in 2024, finishing with 990 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 4.3 yards-per-carry. The Bengals brought in new offensive line coach Scott ...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown bulldozes his way past goal line for a fourth-down touchdown. Highlights from the Preseason Week 2 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders during the 2025 NFL season.