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Gary Brightwell

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cincinnati Bengals
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Bye Week 10
Height 6'1"
Weight 220
DOB 2/28/1999
College Arizona
Drafted 6th Rd 2021 #196 Overall
Released by the Bengals in August of 2025.
Elevated off practice squad
RBCincinnati Bengals
November 22, 2025
Brightwell was elevated from the Bengals' practice squad Saturday.
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Brightwell has been on Cincinnati's practice squad since August. He is expected to play a depth role for the Bengals in Week 12 as fellow running back Samaje Perine is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 26-year-old will play behind starter Chase Brown and Tahj Brooks.
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C.Chase Brown
S.Samaje Perine
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  1. Chase Brown
  2. Samaje PerineDoubt
  3. Tahj Brooks
  4. Gary Brightwell
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86.2
 
Cornerbacks
84.5
 
Safeties
96.7
 
Linebackers
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Brightwell saw most of his work on special teams last season and didn't log an offensive snap in four of the seven games in which he played. The 2021 sixth-round draft pick ended the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury, and he landed there again in the middle of the Giants' offseason program, ensuring he'll miss the upcoming season unless he and the team reach an injury settlement.
Brightwell saw limited action at running back in 17 games with the Giants last season, logging 141 yards and one touchdown on 31 carries while adding 39 receiving yards on five catches. The Arizona alum was more active on special teams, as he served as the team's top kick returner. He'll likely reprise that role in the coming campaign, which should help him hold onto a roster spot. However, Brightwell remains behind workhorse Saquon Barkley and veteran Matt Breida on the running back depth chart, and the addition of rookie Eric Gray could further cut into his opportunities on offense.
A sixth round pick, Brightwell will vie for backup duties behind Saquon Barkley and Devontae Booker. He played slot receiver initially in college, so he has some receiving skills, should he ever see an opportunity.
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Joins Cincy's practice squad
RBFree Agent
August 27, 2025
Brightwell signed with Cincinnati's practice squad Wednesday.
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Let go by Cincinnati
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August 26, 2025
The Bengals cut Brightwell on Tuesday.
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Staying in Cincinnati
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January 7, 2025
The Bengals signed Brightwell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
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Joins Bengals' practice squad
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November 11, 2024
Cincinnati signed Brightwell to its practice squad Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Cut from practice squad again
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October 29, 2024
The Browns cut Brightwell from the practice squad Tuesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Role could increase
RBNew York Giants
July 17, 2023
Brightwell is in line for a more prominent role during training camp, and potentially the regular season as well, after Saquon Barkley and the Giants failed to reach an agreement Monday on a contract extension, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.
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Barkley has yet to sign his franchise tag, and he could elect to skip camp entirely without losing any game checks. That creates an opportunity for Brightwell, a sixth-round pick in 2021 who played primarily on special teams last season but turned 36 touches into 180 yards and a touchdown. If Barkley's holdout lasts until Week 1, though, Brightwell would find himself competing with journeyman Matt Breida and rookie Eric Gray for a bigger role in the Giants backfield.
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