Khalil Herbert - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands spot on active roster The Falcons signed Herbert from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Herbert was elevated both Week 7 and Week 8, turning six carries into 21 yards and two catches (on two targets) into 22 yards while also working as a kick returner. He could take on a bigger role Sunday versus Cincinnati and potentially beyond, as No. 2 RB Brian Robinson was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a hamstring injury. That means Herbert is the Falcons' only healthy running back behind workhorse Bijan Robinson

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Herbert reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact With Brian Robinson (hamstring) missing a second straight contest Sunday against the Bucs, Herbert played 10 offensive snaps behind Bijan Robinson's 43. Herbert carried the ball four times for 12 yards and caught his only target for three yards against Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta elevates Khalil Herbert for Week 8 Atlanta Falcons RB Khalil Herbert elevated for matchup with Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

Brought up from practice squad The Falcons elevated Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Herbert will serve as the Falcons' RB2 behind Bijan Robinson for a second consecutive week due to the absence of Brian Robinson (illness). Herbert turned three touches into 28 yards against the 49ers in Week 7 and figures to see a similar workload Sunday against the Buccaneers, whose defense is second-best in the NFL in fantasy points allowed per game to opposing running backs.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Herbert reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Herbert was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's 29-20 win against the 49ers, when he served as Bijan Robinson's backup due to the absence of Brian Robinson (hamstring). Herbert was on the field for only 11 of the Falcons' 68 snaps (16.2 percent), although he nearly nearly found the end zone early in the second half on a 19-yard catch, but he was ruled out of bounds just short of the goal line. The sixth-year running back added two carries for nine yards and turned two kickoff returns into 65 yards, and he could be elevated for Week 8 against the Buccaneers on Nov. 1 depending on the health of the Falcons' backfield.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons gave Michael Penix Jr. good protection against San Francisco

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Elevated for RB2 role The Falcons elevated Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Herbert is set to suit up for his 2026 regular-season debut as the No. 2 running back behind Bijan Robinson for Sunday's game against the 49ers. The 28-year-old will take relief snaps in place of Brian Robinson (hamstring), who has been ruled out due to injury.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for RB2 duties in Week 7 After Brian Robinson (hamstring) was ruled out, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Herbert will be Bijan Robinson's backup against the 49ers on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of...

Impact Herbert has been on the practice squad for the past month but will be elevated for RB2 duties against San Francisco. He carried the ball 16 times for 52 yards (3.3 YPC) across seven appearances with the Jets last season but hasn't been a productive rusher since 2023 with the Bears.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Falcons' practice squad The Falcons signed Herbert to the practice squad Wednesday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Herbert entered the league in 2021 and has suited up for the Bears, Bengals and Jets. In 63 regular-season games, the 28-year-old amassed 1,957 yards and nine touchdowns off 416 carries, adding 54 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns. While the Falcons have Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson in the backfield, Herbert could be elevated if one of those players gets hurt down the line.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Back with San Francisco The 49ers signed Herbert on Thursday.

Impact Just three days after releasing Herbert, the Niners are bringing back the veteran running back after the team placed Patrick Taylor (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Herbert carried the ball 16 times for 52 scoreless yards across seven regular-season appearances with the Jets last season. He faces an uphill battle to crack the 49ers' roster.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

49ers re-sign Khalil Herbert after placing Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve Herbert was cut from the team earlier this week.

AUGUST 20 • NYPOST.COM

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers released Herbert on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Herbert spent most of the offseason on the open market before signing with the 49ers in early August due to the team's multiple injuries in the backfield. He played 31 snaps (24 on offense, seven on special teams) during the 49ers' 19-13 preseason loss to the Titans on Thursday, when he turned six carries into 18 yards and caught both of his targets for 35 yards while adding a tackle on a kickoff. Herbert will once again be a free agent and look to catch on with a team in need of backfield depth.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rookie DT Gracen Halton impresses in his first preseason game

The San Francisco 49ers are excited about what they've seen so far from Gracen Halton

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

49ers Sign DL Victor Dimukeje, OL Nick Zakelj to One-Year Deals; Release Two Players The 49ers have signed DL Victor Dimukeje and OL Nick Zakelj to one-year deals and released RB Khalil Herbert and OL Kion Smith.

AUGUST 17 • 49ERS.COM

Adrian Martinez Spins Free, Connects With Khalil Herbert for 20 Yards San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez spins out of a potential sack and locates RB Khalil Herbert who turns upfield for a 20-yard gain.

AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM

49ers Managing Christian McCaffrey’s Camp Load After Dealing With Tightness

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was held out of practice with what the team described as general tightness.

AUGUST 10 • FOX SPORTS

49ers Managing Christian McCaffrey’s Camp Load After Dealing With Tightness

5 49ers Whose Stock Is Soaring After the First Week of Camp After the first week of training camp, several San Francisco 49ers have improved their chances of making the initial 53-man roster, includin...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

49ers Sign Running Back Who Could Make Their Roster in Training Camp The San Francisco 49ers added veteran running back Khalil Herbert and defensive end Titus Leo after early training camp injuries created new...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Headed to San Francisco The 49ers signed Herbert to a one-year deal Sunday.

Impact Herbert will provide San Francisco with much-needed depth at running back, as Jordan James (ribs), Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) and Kaelon Black (undisclosed) are all currently dealing with injuries. Herbert spent last season with the Jets, rushing for 52 yards on 16 carries. The 28-year-old could also add value as a return specialist.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 carries in Week 18 Herbert rushed 12 times for 42 yards and caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 35-8 loss to the Bills.

Impact Herbert had 12 carries to Kene Nwangwu's seven as the Jets played without Breece Hall (knee) after placing Isaiah Davis (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday. Prior to Sunday's season finale, Herbert had just four carries for 10 yards and no catches all season. The 27-year-old running back isn't expected to garner much interest in free agency, though Herbert may land a depth role somewhere.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Breece Hall questionable for season finale against Bills, Isaiah Williams voted team MVP

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Buffalo Bills

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Two touches as other RBs go down Herbert rushed twice for five yards and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Top two running backs Breece Hall (knee) and Isaiah Davis (concussion) exited in the second half, but Kene Nwangwu finished with six carries to Herbert's two. Both depth options could play expanded roles in Week 18 against the Bills if Hall and Davis are held out.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams in Week 16 Herbert logged all 13 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.

Impact Herbert has suited up for each of the Jets' last three games, but aside from playing a handful of snaps on offense in a blowout loss to Jacksonville in Week 15, he's been used exclusively on special teams. Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis should continue to handle nearly all of the available reps at running back in the Jets' final two games of the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' 7-Player Inactive List for Falcons Includes CB Jarvis Brownlee, WR Arian Smith Also Deactivated: RB Khalil Herbert, Edge Braiden McGregor, DL Mazi Smith, TE Jelani Woods & DL Tyler Baron

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

49ers rookie DT Gracen Halton impresses in his first preseason game

49ers Managing Christian McCaffrey’s Camp Load After Dealing With Tightness

Jets' Breece Hall questionable for season finale against Bills, Isaiah Williams voted team MVP