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Best Photos of Chargers Free Agent Jaret Patterson Running back Jaret Patterson recored 159 rushing yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games in the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • CHARGERS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expanded role with starter resting Patterson rushed eight times for 29 yards while adding three receptions on four targets for eight yards in Sunday's 19-3 loss to Denver.

Impact Patterson was able to re-emerge in Week 18 with starter Omarion Hampton sitting out the season finale along with several other key players. The 25-year-old Patterson led the Chargers' backfield in touches, although it was QB Trey Lance who led the team in rushing (9-69-0) Sunday. Hampton will be available for the wild-card round of the playoffs, so Patterson can safely be ignored against the Patriots next Sunday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Used mostly as kick returner Patterson turned his lone carry into one yard and logged 58 yards on two kickoff returns during the Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Saturday.

Impact Even with Kimani Vidal (neck) inactive for Saturday's game, Patterson firmly operated as the Chargers' RB3 behind Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins (head). However, Patterson did get an opportunity as a kickoff returner due to the absences of Vidal and Derius Davis (ankle), and that could be Patterson's main path to playing time in the Chargers' Week 18 tilt against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Chargers signed Patterson to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Patterson has bounced between the Chargers' practice squad and active roster all season. The running back has played in four games, totalling 129 rush yards and a rush touchdown on 32 attempts. With Kimani Vidal (neck) questionable, Patterson could see carries in Sunday's game against the Texans as a rotational back behind the starter Omarion Hampton.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces on practice squad The Chargers signed Patterson to the practice squad Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Los Angeles waived Patterson on Monday after activating running backs Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins from IR, but he now re-signs with the team as an emergency depth option. Unless the Chargers suffer further injuries in the backfield down the stretch, however, it's unlikely that Patterson will be called upon as a gameday contributor again.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chargers Patterson was waived by the Chargers on Monday.

Impact With fellow RBs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) having been activated from IR on Monday, Patterson was waived to free up a roster spot for the team's backfield additions. In four games with Los Angeles this season, Patterson has recorded 32 carries for 132 yards and a TD.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores late TD in Week 13 win Patterson rushed 11 times for 54 yards and one touchdown in the Chargers' 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact With Omarion Hampton (ankle) still sidelined, Patterson once again served as the Chargers' RB2 behind Kimani Vidal, who rushed 25 times for 126 yards and one touchdown as the Bolts' clear lead back against Las Vegas. Five of Patterson's 11 carries came on the final drive in the fourth quarter, one that was capped off by a Patterson two-yard touchdown. Through four games, Patterson has rushed 32 times for 129 yards and one score.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jefferson on His Interception: "You Gotta Take a Chance" Safety Tony Jefferson speaks with the media following the Week 13 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. He reflects on the how beneficial r...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Jaret Patterson's First TD in Four Years Gets Chargers to 30-Point Mark vs. Raiders Running back Jaret Patterson pushes his way into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown run to extend the Chargers lead over the Las Vegas Raid...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaret Patterson's Career-Record 22-Yard Long Run Running back Jaret Patterson rips off a 22-yard burst against the Las Vegas Raiders, resulting in the longest run of his career.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Signed to active roster The Chargers signed Patterson to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday.

Impact Patterson will provide additional depth at running back during Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders, as Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be sidelined for at least one more game. Patterson had already been elevated from the practice squad the maximum three times, carrying the ball 21 times for 75 yards across those appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Patterson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Patterson was elevated to the active roster for the third week in a row, officially logging a one-yard carry while playing four snaps offense, but he did have another carry negated by a holding call. The running back operated as the No. 2 option behind Kimani Vidal, but Vidal far outpaced him with 68 offensive snaps. Patterson has now exhausted all of his elevations and the team will have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play again this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 10 The Chargers elevated Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Patterson will be elevated to the Chargers' active roster for a third consecutive week, and he is expected to serve as the primary backup to Kimani Vidal on Sunday. Patterson has turned 20 carries into 74 yards in two regular-season games, though Vidal will be the top pass-catching back as the former has not recorded a target this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad The Chargers reverted Patterson to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson was elevated for Sunday's Week 9 win over Tennessee and worked as Los Angeles' No. 2 running back (behind Kimani Vidal), logging 18 of 65 offensive snaps. Patterson ended up out-producing Vidal despite the relatively small snap share, tallying 44 yards on nine carries (to Vidal's 30 yards on 12 rushes). Patterson's presence became a necessity with all of Omarion Hampton (ankle), Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Najee Harris (Achilles) on IR. Vidal is currently the only healthy running back on the Chargers' 53-man roster, so it would be surprising if Patterson isn't elevated again (or signed to the roster) ahead of Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in complementary role Sunday Patterson carried nine times for 44 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Titans.

Impact Kimani Vidal (12 carries for 30 yards, no receptions on one target) drew the start and led the backfield with a 72 percent snap share, but Patterson outproduced him on the ground, despite playing just 18 of the Chargers' 65 offensive snaps (28 percent). The Chargers are still likely to prioritize Vidal as their top passing-down back, but the delineation of the workload on the ground between the two players could become more even moving forward in light of Patterson's strong showing in Week 9. Patterson will revert to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, but he's a strong bet to be elevated or signed to the 53-man roster in advance of next Sunday's game against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for second straight week Patterson was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Patterson will be elevated to the active roster for the second straight week as the Chargers have an injury-riddled running back room. He had 11 rushing attempts in a blowout win over the Vikings in Week 8 and could be the primary change-of-pace back to Kimani Vidal.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Place Hassan Haskins on Injured Reserve;Elevate Amar Johnson and Jaret Patterson The Los Angeles Chargers today placed running back Hassan Haskins on Reserve/Injured. The team also elevated running back Amar Johnson and r...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Back to practice squad Patterson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson was signed to the Chargers' practice squad Oct. 14 and joined fellow running back Nyheim Hines as gameday elevations for Thursday's game against the Vikings due to Hassan Haskins (hamstring) being inactive. Patterson ended up playing 15 snaps on offense and turned 11 carries into 30 yards, with six of those carries coming in the fourth quarter with the Chargers holding a commanding lead. Hines has already been elevated by the Chargers from the practice squad for the maximum three times, so Patterson would be a candidate to be promoted to the active roster for Week 9 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated running back Nyheim Hines and running back Jaret Patterson from the practice squad for Thursday’s ga...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Elevated for banged-up Chargers Patterson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Patterson and Nyheim Hines have both been elevated, giving the Chargers a pair of healthy alternatives to Kimani Vidal, who is the only available option currently on the 53-man roster. Patterson has rushed 85 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns in 21 regular-season NFL games. He played for Washington in 2021 and 2022 before appearing in one game with the Chargers in 2024.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Los Angeles The Chargers signed Patterson to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Los Angeles now has three running backs on the practice squad, as Patterson joins Nyheim Hines and Amar Johnson behind Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins on the 53-man roster. Patterson profiles as an early-down, between-the-tackles ball carrier and could get a look on the game day roster after Haskins has amassed just 27 scoreless yards on 11 carries this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Chargers waived Patterson (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday.

Impact The nature and severity of Patterson's injury isn't clear, but the settlement will allow him to sign with a team once he is fully healthy. The only preseason action he saw was the Hall of Fame Game against the Lions on July 31, when he turned three carries into two yards while adding two catches on as many targets for 18 yards.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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