Corey Kiner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Quiet in Week 7 loss Kiner rushed four times for 13 yards in Thursday's Week 7 loss to Chicago. He also returned four kickoffs for 102 yards.

Impact Kiner came into Thursday having gained 50-plus rushing yards in consecutive contests, but he was much less impactful versus the Bears. Part of that was due to New England playing from behind and tallying just 17 total carries as a team (to 31 pass attempts), but it's also notable that Kiner logged just six offensive snaps, well behind Rhamondre Stevenson's 37 and less than half of TreyVeon Henderson's 13. While Kiner's previous two performances gave him a little momentum in fantasy, he's unlikely to be a reliable asset while Stevenson and Henderson are healthy.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • PATRIOTS.COM

Logs 11 carries in victory Kiner rushed 11 times for 57 yards while also adding 88 yards as a kick returner during Sunday's 26-19 win over the Jets.

Impact Kiner stepped into a more prominent role in the backfield behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson in Week 6. With Henderson limited by an ankle injury, Kiner was able to log four more carries than Henderson (seven). Additionally, Kiner averaged 5.2 yards per carry, which was double the 2.6 YPC that Stevenson produced over 14 totes. It's unclear what role Kiner will play when Henderson is back to full health, but he certainly proved he can be productive with an increased workload.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

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Set for change-of-pace role sans Henderson Kiner is expected to move into the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind lead back Rhamondre Stevenson in Sunday's game against the Jets with TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) expected to...

Impact After Henderson exited in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-17 win over the Raiders with what was later revealed to be a high-ankle sprain, Kiner stepped in as the top complement to Stevenson and finished the game with six carries for 52 yards, a seven-yard reception and a lost fumble across 15 offensive snaps. Five of Kiner's seven touches came in the final 10 minutes when the Patriots had the game well in hand, so if the Week 6 matchup with the Jets proves to be more competitive, Stevenson could end up taking on a heavier share of the snaps out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Six carries in defeat Kiner turned six carries into 11 yards during Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Kiner operated as the Patriots' No. 2 running back behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson with TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) unavailable. Kiner was on the field for eight of the team's 71 total offensive snaps, with Stevenson (60) handling the lion's share. If Henderson is sidelined again in Week 2, Kiner will likely operate in a similar role against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

3 Takeaways From First Wave of Patriots Cuts: Corey Kiner Continues RB Carousel The New England Patriots made nearly 20 roster moves ahead of Sunday's cutdown deadline. Here's what stood out.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Patriots trade for Cardinals RB with preseason upside Corey Kiner accumulated 208 yards from scrimmage with the Cardinals this preseason. Now, he's headed to New England.

AUGUST 30 • BOSTON.COM

Deadspin | Report: Patriots to acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals Deadspin | Report: Patriots to acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals

AUGUST 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cardinals get something for nothing, trade cut candidate to Patriots The Arizona Cardinals have traded running back Corey Kiner to the New England Patriots.

AUGUST 29 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Traded to New England The Cardinals traded Kiner to the Patriots on Saturday in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kiner now slots in as the No. 3 running back behind starters Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson (ankle). Henderson is expected to be available for the Patriots' Week 1 matchup with the Seahawks. If the starter's injury lingers, Kiner could see a significant relief snap share to start the regular season. The 24-year-old has played in four career games for the Cardinals, logging 12 rush attempts for 58 yards.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Corey Kiner Rushes For 1-Yard Touchdown Cardinals RB Corey Kiner rushes for a one-yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys.

AUGUST 23 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Finds paydirt Thursday Kiner recorded 14 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 33-30 preseason loss versus the Panthers. He also logged two catches for nine yards.

Impact Kiner opened the scoring in the first exhibition of the preseason with a one-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter. He also led both teams in carries while maintaining decent efficiency. Whether he makes the cut for Arizona's initial 53-man roster could depend somewhat on the health of veteran James Conner (foot).

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Corey Kiner Punches It In For Touchdown Cardinals RB Corey Kiner rushes into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

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