Jarquez Hunter - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins up with Miami practice squad The Dolphins signed Hunter to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Dolphins waived Hunter during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and joined the practice squad in his new home. Hunter was traded to the Dolphins from the Rams last Thursday but surprisingly did not make the team's initial 53-man roster. The 23-year-old sticking around in Miami likely means the team has given him a path to potential playing time.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Miami The Dolphins waived Hunter on Sunday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The Rams traded Hunter to the Dolphins just last Thursday in return for wide receiver Tutu Atwell. If the team was not set on making Hunter a member of the initial 53-man roster, it is unclear why it went ahead with the trade. Hunter did not play in a preseason game with the Dolphins. The running back will now be placed on waivers. If the 23-year-old remains unclaimed, there is a good chance he will sign with the Rams or Dolphins' practice squad as a free agent.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins could be obvious trade partner for Packers' running back need The Miami Dolphins trading for Jarquez Hunter created questions about their other backup RBs, and one of them could become a target for the...

AUGUST 30 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Tutu Atwell can still provide a spark if the Rams use him in specific ways The Los Angeles Rams realized that second-year running back Jarquez Hunter had no chance of making the roster. And so, they traded him to th...

AUGUST 28 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

NFL Catchup: Simpson Stars, Mendoza Struggles, Seahawks Extend Star & Gabriel Shows Out

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AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Simpson Stars, Mendoza Struggles, Seahawks Extend Star & Gabriel Shows Out

No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson's 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams' preseason sweep

Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Dealt to Miami Hunter was traded from the Rams to the Dolphins in exchange for wide receiver Tutu Atwell on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Hunter will join Miami's roster after he was limited to 22 snaps on special teams over five contests with the Rams in his rookie campaign last season. The running back was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he was never able to carve out a role for himself behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum in Los Angeles. Hunter will have a chance to compete with Ollie Gordon (ribs) for the No. 3 role in the Dolphins' backfield, but he may have to settle for a practice squad spot to open 2026.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

What the Tutu Atwell Trade Means for the Rams' Final 53-Man Roster The Los Angeles Rams made a surprising move on Thursday, trading running back Jarquez Hunter for wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Do...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Rams reacquire WR Tutu Atwell from Dolphins in trade for little-used RB Jarquez Hunter

The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Dolphins surprise trade sends Tutu Atwell back to Rams for intriguing young RB The Miami Dolphins just shook up their roster with a surprising move, sending WR Tutu Atwell back home to the Rams for second-year RB Jarque...

AUGUST 27 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Rams agree to trade RB Jarquez Hunter to Dolphins for WR Tutu Atwell The Rams have agreed to terms with the Dolphins on a trade to re-acquire wide receiver Tutu Atwell in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunt...

AUGUST 27 • THERAMS.COM

Sean McVay's latest remarks spell an uphill roster climb for Jarquez Hunter Like most teams, the Los Angeles Rams cringe at cutting ties with recent draft picks, but running back Jarquez Hunter, a 2025 fourth-rounder...

AUGUST 26 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

NFL Catchup: Shedeur Sanders Outplays Deshaun Watson; Stetson Bennett Stars In LA

Shedeur Sanders and Stetson Bennett were the standout performers on Saturday in NFL preseason action.

AUGUST 23 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Shedeur Sanders Outplays Deshaun Watson; Stetson Bennett Stars In LA

Scores touchdown in preseason win Hunter turned 12 carries into 68 yards and a touchdown while failing to haul in his lone target during the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints on Saturday.

Impact Hunter was listed as the Rams' starting running back Saturday while Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers were all sidelined. Hunter was effective as a rusher, with five of his 12 rushing attempts going for eight yards or more, and his last carry late in the fourth quarter resulted in a 12-yard touchdown. The 2025 fourth-rounder is up to 103 yards and one score on 21 carries through two preseason games, but he's far from a guarantee to crack the Rams' 53-man roster by the end of training camp, with Rivers being his main competition. Hunter's last opportunity for an in-game audition takes place Thursday in the Rams' preseason finale against the Chargers.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams RB Jarquez Hunter rushes for a 12-yard touchdown vs. the Saints Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushes for a 12-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium.

AUGUST 22 • THERAMS.COM

Rams RB Jarquez Hunter Has Something to Prove This Preseason When the Los Angeles Rams released their initial depth chart of the preseason on Wednesday, one thing stood out immediately. After drafting...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Rams' explosive potential playmaker must prove he is ready to level up Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter was a non-factor a rookie, but he'll have training camp to prove he can contribute this season.

JULY 26 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Juking defenders, leaping into end zones & more | Best of Los Angeles Rams running backs during the 2025 season Los Angeles Rams running backs Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers and Jarquez Hunter made some spectacular plays this season. Browse...

FEBRUARY 2 • THERAMS.COM

Inactive again Sunday Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Seattle, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter will take a seat for the second straight week after playing 13 snaps on special teams in the Rams' win over the Panthers in the wild-card round. Ronnie Rivers will serve as the team's No. 3 option at running back behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum versus the Seahawks.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tutu Atwell and Jarquez Hunter among Rams' inactives for divisional round against Bears Inactives for Sunday's divisional round playoff game between the Rams and the Bears at Soldier Field.

JANUARY 18 • THERAMS.COM

Only used on special teams Hunter recorded 22 snaps on special teams over five games during the 2025 regular season.

Impact A fourth-round pick out of Auburn, Hunter's progress was stalled by the emergence of Blake Corum as the complement to veteran Kyren Williams in the Rams' backfield. The duo combined for a 404-1,998-16 rushing line over the 2025 campaign, leaving little room for Hunter or Ronnie Rivers to produce. Corum and Williams are signed through 2028 and 2029 respectively, meaning Hunter is unlikely to see much improvement in his situation in 2026, even with Rivers possibly leaving as an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Week 15 Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Lions, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Hunter hasn't played since Week 6, as he's firmly behind all of Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers in Los Angeles' RB pecking order. In the five games Hunter has participated in this season, he's played exclusively on special teams.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 14 Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with Arizona, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hunter will once again be a healthy scratch in Week 14, marking the seventh consecutive contest in which that is the case. Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers will handle the backfield duties against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jarquez Hunter and Derion Kendrick among Rams' inactives for Week 13 at Panthers Inactives for Sunday's Week 13 regular season game between the Rams and the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Inactive Week 12 Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Hunter has logged just 22 special-teams snaps across five rookie-season appearances. He's firmly behind Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers on the backfield depth chart.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NFL Catchup: Simpson Stars, Mendoza Struggles, Seahawks Extend Star & Gabriel Shows Out

No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson's 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams' preseason sweep

Rams reacquire WR Tutu Atwell from Dolphins in trade for little-used RB Jarquez Hunter

NFL Catchup: Shedeur Sanders Outplays Deshaun Watson; Stetson Bennett Stars In LA