NFL Player News
-
Hassan Haskins RB | LAC
Chargers' Hassan Haskins: Sees midseason touches
Haskins logged 17 carries for 47 yards and caught all four of his targets for 13 yards across 12 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2025.
Haskins started the regular season as a special-teams contributor while buried on the depth chart behind Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles). Haskins did see some more opportunities on offense due to injuries to the Chargers' backfield, though he never saw more than seven touches in a game. The 2022 third-rounder will have the freedom to explore his options in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
-
Amar Johnson RB | LAC
Chargers' Amar Johnson: Inks futures deal with Bolts
The Chargers signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Johnson caught on with the Chargers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Packers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the Chargers' active roster in Weeks 9 and 11 and logged two carries for eight yards while failing to haul in his lone target. The South Dakota State product will be a member of the Chargers' 90-man roster at the start of the NFL offseason Feb. 9, which will allow him to participate in OTAs and minicamp.
-
Jaret Patterson RB | LAC
Chargers' Jaret Patterson: No offensive touches in WC loss
Patterson played five snaps on special teams during Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots, gaining 28 yards on his only kick return.
Patterson did not log any offensive snaps despite Omarion Hampton being limited to just one carry versus New England. Injuries to Los Angeles' top backfield options early in the year paved the way for Patterson to handle a combined 41 rush attempts across his six regular-season appearances, totaling 159 rushing yards and one touchdown. He also secured three of four targets for eight yards. Patterson will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
-
Carson Steele RB | KC
Eagles' Carson Steele: Gets chance with Eagles
Philadelphia signed Steele to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Steele didn't log a single regular-season appearance in 2025, though he did spend time on Kansas City's practice squad. Next, the hybrid fullback/running back will get an opportunity to compete for a depth role in the Eagles' backfield this offseason.
-
D'Ernest Johnson RB | NE
D'Ernest Johnson: Signs to Pats' practice squad
New England signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday.
Johnson was released by the Patriots on Monday after having played two snaps on special teams in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round. He now returns to the team as a depth option in advance of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans.
-
Ty Johnson RB | BUF
Bills' Ty Johnson: Not ready to practice
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Johnson (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Though he was inactive for the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, Johnson was able to practice in a limited fashion Friday. The running back will take a step down in terms of activity as the team begin prep for Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. Johnson will likely need to put in a full practice session by Thursday for the Bills to feel optimistic about his chances of being part of the backfield rotation this weekend.
-
Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Texans' Nick Chubb: Gets extra run in garbage time
Chubb rushed 10 times for 48 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Monday's 30-6 wild-card win over the Steelers.
Chubb took a back seat to rookie starter Woody Marks (19-112-1) as he had been doing in the second half of the regular season. It was the veteran backup's first game with double-digit carries since Week 9 of the regular season. Six of his 10 carries against Pittsburgh came in garbage time late in the fourth quarter, so DFS players should not expect this kind of workload from Chubb against the Patriots in the divisional round.
-
Woody Marks RB | HOU
Texans' Woody Marks: First 100-yard game of career
Marks took 19 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch his only target in Monday's 30-6 playoff win over Pittsburgh.
Marks saved his best performance of the season for the first playoff appearance of his professional career while helping make easy work of the Steelers on Monday Night Football. He did exit the contest briefly in the first half to be evaluated for a concussion before promptly returning without issue. The upstart rookie also registered the first 100-plus yard rushing game of his career after spending most of the regular season splitting backfield work with veteran Nick Chubb. The latter remained involved with 10 carries for 48 yards, but a significant portion of the backup's work came in garbage time. Marks will face a stiff test on the road against the Patriots on Sunday, but the rookie provides the highest upside out of the Texans backfield for the divisional round.
-
Kenneth Gainwell RB | PIT
Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Nets 146 all-purpose yards in loss
Gainwell rushed six times for 20 yards and brought in four of six targets for 26 yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans on Monday night. He also returned four kickoffs for 100 yards.
Gainwell filled a complementary role on the ground, logging half the amount of carries as Jaylen Warren. The versatile Gainwell also had a key role in the passing game, recording a team-high reception tally while also tying for the lead in targets. He made his presence felt on kickoff returns as well, following up what was a successful Steelers debut campaign. The veteran rushed for a career-best 537 yards and career-high-tying five touchdowns at 4.7 yards per carry, adding a career-best 73-486-3 line on 85 targets, 633 kickoff-return yards and two fumbles (one lost) across 17 games. While Gainwell played 2025 on a one-year deal, his success could lead to the Steelers making an effort to retain him before he hits unrestricted free agency.
-
Jaylen Warren RB | PIT
Steelers' Jaylen Warren: Just under 50 total yards Monday
Warren rushed 12 times for 43 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans on Monday night.
Warren doubled up backfield mate Kenneth Gainwell in carries while outgaining him by 23 rushing yards. Despite a modest night against the elite Texans defense, the versatile Warren finished the 2025 regular season having posted career highs in rush attempts (211), rushing yards (958) and rushing touchdowns (six) while adding a 40-333-2 line on 45 targets, 205 kickoff-return yards and one fumble that stayed with Pittsburgh across 16 games. Warren is under contract through the 2027 season and should once again play a prominent role in the ground attack next season.