NFL Network ranked Cincinnati Bengals running back Jamal Haynes' 39-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of his team's preseason win against the Eagles in Philadelphia No. 2 among top plays by a rookie in the NFL preseason completed Aug. 29.
CBS color analyst Ross Tucker had this to say during the broadcast, about Haynes' impressive scamper for a score:
"I'm not exaggerating when I say that guy might've just made at least somebody's practice squad by this run," Tucker said. "That is an incredible run. Somebody's gotta put him at least on their practcie squad, right? After that run right there? Goodness gracious Jamal!"
"There's not a lot of 5-foot-7 guys in the NFL," Tucker continued. "Good for him. He might've just changed his life right there.
Man, I'm happy for him."
Video from the NFL's official Twitter/X account:
pure art 🎨
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Rookie Jamal Haynes showcases ALL THE MOVES on this TD run 🔥
— NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2026
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Haynes signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May.
Despite transitioning from receiver to running back while he was at Georgia Tech, Haynes finished his college career ranked eighth in Yellow Jackets history in rushing yards (2534), and tied for 14th in rushing TDs with 21.
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