Corey Kiner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sparse usage as rookie Kiner tallied 12 carries for 58 yards and gathered in two of three targets for 15 yards without scoring a touchdown in four regular-season appearances in 2025. He also had one kick...

Impact In a backfield that lost all of James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee) and Bam Knight (ankle) for the season at various points, Michael Carter (333 rushing yards) and Emari Demercado (312) ended up leading the Cardinals' ground game overall, and Kiner himself got some run over the last four games after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent back in May. Kiner maxed out at 14 offensive snaps in Week 18, and he enters the offseason as one of three running backs (also, Conner and Benson) under contract with Arizona for 2026.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

One carry Sunday Kiner took his only carry for two yards during Sunday's 37-14 loss in Cincinnati.

Impact One week removed from earning a career-high six rushes that he turned into 32 yards, the undrafted rookie logged just two offensive snaps in Week 17, with the aforementioned carry occurring in the middle of the second quarter. Kiner ranked third in the RB pecking order for the Cardinals behind Emari Demercado's 30 snaps and seven touches and Michael Carter's 23 and nine, respectively. Such a breakdown likely will continue in Arizona's regular-season finale Sunday at the Rams.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up 32 rushing yards Kiner carried six times for 32 yards while logging nine of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Kiner finished second on the team to only Michael Carter in both carries and yardage, but all of his touches were contained to one second-quarter drive that culminated in a Chad Ryland 25-yard field goal. Though Kiner was efficient with his opportunities, he still looks like he could be the third man on the running-back depth chart behind both Carter and Emari Demercado, both of whom saw more usage than Kiner in the second half of the contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Arizona Kiner was signed off the Vikings' practice squad to the Cardinals' active roster Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Kiner joined the Vikings' practice squad in late September and was elevated for Minnesota's Week 10 loss to Baltimore, though he was a healthy scratch for that contest. The Cardinals waived Jermar Jefferson from the active roster and cut Sincere McCormick and Montrell Johnson from the practice squad, so the addition of Kiner helps bolster an Arizona backfield that consists of Bam Knight, Michael Carter, Emari Demercado (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee - IR).

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on practice squad The Vikings reverted Kiner to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kiner was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he ended up being inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore. His elevation was insurance in case Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) was unable to play, but Jones ended up starting and logging a larger offensive snap count than usual. With that in mind, it doesn't seem likely Kiner will get elevated again for Week 11 against Chicago unless another injury hits the Vikings' backfield before then.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Baltimore Kiner (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Kiner was elevated to the active roster Saturday for the scenario in which starting running back Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) was unable to suit up. With Jones active for Sunday's contest, Kiner ends up a healthy scratch against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to active roster The Vikings elevated Kiner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kiner will join the Vikings' active roster for the first time this season after he signed with the team's practice squad in mid-September. His elevation gives the Vikings emergency depth in the backfield in case Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) is not cleared to play against the Ravens on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Minnesota Kiner was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Kiner reached an injury settlement with the 49ers in late August after suffering an ankle injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. The running back will provide the team with an additional depth option while Aaron Jones (hamstring) is on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury settlement Kiner (ankle) was waived by the 49ers with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Kiner suffered a high-ankle sprain during the 49ers' second preseason game and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Due to his injury settlement, he'll be free to sign with a new team once he's healthy. The undrafted rookie posted 1,153 yards and four touchdowns on 204 carries (5.7 YPC) through 12 games at Cincinnati.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers bolster injury-hit backfield by acquiring Brian Robinson from Washington

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired running back Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Reverts to IR with San Francisco Kiner (ankle) reverted to injured reserve with the 49ers on Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kiner sustained a high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' preseason matchup with the Raiders on Saturday. He will now be sidelined for the entirety of the 2025 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with San Francisco and becomes a free agent.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers waived/injured Kiner (ankle) on Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kiner suffered a high-ankle sprain during the 49ers' preseason game against the Raiders. Assuming he clears waivers, Kiner will revert to the 49ers' injured reserve, which will force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Sign OL Michael Dunn, WR Malik Knowles, and Other Roster Moves The 49ers have signed OL Michael Dunn and WR Malik Knowles to one-year deals. In order to make room on the roster, the team released DL Demo...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers have seen changes in their injury list as some key players return while others remain sidelined

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers suffer 3 more injuries on offense in preseason win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers lost starting right guard Dominic Puni and two other offensive players in the first half of their 22-19 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers high-ankle sprain Kiner suffered a left high-ankle sprain in Saturday's preseason game versus Las Vegas, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kiner rushed two times for 23 yards and caught his lone target for a gain of four yards prior to exiting. Kiner was drawing praise from Niners beat writers for his work during training camp this summer, but he's now dealing with what is typically a multi-week injury.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty takes a hit, then delivers one in 22-19 loss to the 49ers

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Carted off field Kiner was carted off the field during the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders due to a left leg injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports...

Impact Kiner suffered the injury at the tail end of a 19-yard carry early in the second quarter. He was carted off the field after being checked on by trainers, and an update on the severity of his injury should be announced once he undergoes further tests. Jeff Wilson and Ke'Shawn Vaughn should handle the bulk of the 49ers' backfield snaps the rest of the way due to Kiner and Patrick Taylor (shoulder) both leaving Saturday with injuries.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers surprise rookie can end roster doubts in Raiders preseason battle The 49ers are banged up everywhere, but the situation at running back opens a door for undrafted rookie Corey Kiner.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Undrafted free agent calls 49ers position coach 'the best in the business' The San Francisco 49ers signed Corey Kiner as an undrafted free agent, and the rookie is glad to be coached by running backs coach Bobby Tur...

JUNE 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Can running back Corey Kiner follow blueprint of 49ers' undrafted success stories? Corey Kiner is hoping to become the latest undrafted running back to flourish with the San Francisco 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan an...

JUNE 12, 2025 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

The 49ers waive 2022 second-round defensive end Drake Jackson

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson, cutting ties with their second-round pick from the 2022 NFL draft

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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49ers bolster injury-hit backfield by acquiring Brian Robinson from Washington

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

49ers suffer 3 more injuries on offense in preseason win over Raiders

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty takes a hit, then delivers one in 22-19 loss to the 49ers

The 49ers waive 2022 second-round defensive end Drake Jackson