Samaje Perine

Cincinnati Bengals
Running Back #34

Personal

Age	30
Birthdate	September 16, 1995
Height	5'10"
Weight	236 lb

Draft

College	Oklahoma
Year	2017
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 114
Team	WAS

Fantasy Value

Player News

Samaje Perine: Samaje Perine's Fantasy Upside Remains Limited Across All Formats

Across 15 games in 2025, Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine recorded 469 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 101 touches. The veteran back has established himself as a quality pass-blocker and capable RB2 over the course of his nine-year NFL career. That's the role Perine played alongside Bengals RB1 Chase Brown in 2025, and with both backs under contract for 2026, Cincinnati appears likely to run it back next season. Without an injury to Brown, Perine carries limited fantasy upside. Even if Brown were to miss time, it's possible the Bengals would look to bring in a more dynamic rusher and keep Perine in a secondary role. While Perine has recorded at least 400 scrimmage yards in five straight seasons, he hasn't topped the 700-yard mark since his rookie year in 2017 and has logged just 19 touchdowns in 125 career NFL games. Perine's fantasy ceiling is uninspiring as he hits the late stages of his career.

Feb. 21, 2026 10:39 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Rushing					Receiving
YEAR	TM	GM	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC
2017	WAS	16	175	603	3.4	1	2	22	24	91.7	182	1	8.3
2018	WAS	13	8	32	4.0	0	0	3	4	75.0	5	0	1.7
2019	2TM	7	5	16	3.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	CIN	16	63	301	4.8	3	0	11	12	91.7	66	0	6.0
2021	CIN	16	55	246	4.5	1	0	27	31	87.1	196	1	7.3
2022	CIN	16	89	376	4.2	2	0	37	50	74.0	283	4	7.6
2023	DEN	16	50	231	4.6	1	2	47	52	90.4	432	0	9.2
2024	KC	16	19	91	4.8	1	0	27	34	79.4	309	1	11.4
2025	CIN	16	76	340	4.5	3	2	14	17	82.4	77	0	5.5