Khalil Herbert - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

5 HOURS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Impact Herbert was unavailable the past two games due to a groin injury but will be inactive again Sunday despite being recovered from the injury. Kene Nwangwu will instead serve as the No. 3 tailback behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WR Tyler Johnson, DL Mazi Smith Among Jets' 5 Inactives for Baltimore Also Deactivated: RB Khalil Herbert, TE Jelani Woods, DL Tyler Baron; LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball Activated Off IR

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Past groin injury Herbert (groin) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Herbert missed the Jets' last two games due to a groin injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he is on track to play against the Ravens on Sunday. His return gives the Jets additional depth in the backfield and another return option on kickoffs.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against New England Herbert (groin) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.

Impact Despite being listed as a full participant during Week 11 prep, Herbert will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a groin injury. His next opportunity to play will be Week 12 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 23. He's played solely on special teams across two regular-season games, but his absence means Kene Nwangwu will join Isaiah Davis as the Jets' backup running backs behind starter Breece Hall.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for TNF Herbert (groin) is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.

Impact Herbert has practiced in full this week, but the Jets are still listing him as questionable. Herbert has yet to play a single offensive snap this season, seeing just 17 on special teams across two appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as full Tuesday Herbert (groin) was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Herbert has appeared in just two games this season, logging 17 snaps on special teams. He's far off the fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited participant Herbert (groin) was listed a limited participant in the Jets' practice estimate Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Impact Herbert appears closer to making his return after sitting out the Week 10 win over the Browns with a groin injury. If the 27-year-old ends up being able to suit up for Thursday's matchup versus the Patriots, he will likely resume his role as the team's No. 3 running back and kick returner.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets List LB Kiko Mauigoa, WRs Allen Lazard & Adonai Mitchell Among Inactives Also Deactivated for Browns: RB Khalil Herbert, OL Xavier Newman, TE Jelani Woods & DL Tyler Baron

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Won't play vs. Cleveland Herbert (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact A groin issue limited Herbert's practice participation Thursday and Friday, and the injury is severe enough for the fifth-year pro to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Kene Nwangwu will be available as the Jets' RB3 behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis in Herbert's absence. Herbert will look to be available for the Jets' Week 11 clash against the Patriots on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 10 Herbert (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Herbert popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a groin issue, which limited his practice participation over the final two days of Week 10 prep. His status may not be known until the Jets announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Herbert is not cleared to play, then Kene Nwangwu would serve as the Jets' RB3 behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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