Kimani Vidal - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chargers' Keaton Mitchell injury may open a desperately Ifneeded door for Kimani Vidal Of all the weapons on the Los Angeles Chargers offense heading into 2026, their running back room may be the most vital to the health of Mik...

SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Tallies six snaps in preseason finale Vidal totaled six offensive snaps in Thursday's exhibition loss to the Rams, recording nine yards on three carries.

Impact Top RB Omarion Hampton started for the Chargers and played two series. Vidal followed and rushed for five yards on his first carry before taking a 1-yard loss on the next play. He was on the field for a few more snaps during the Chargers' next series before calling it a day. Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) didn't play in the contest, and it's unclear what precise issue he's dealing with it or how long he'll be sidelined. There's been no indication to this point that Mitchell is in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season, but if that were to change, Vidal would be slated for an increased role behind Hampton.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 19 offensive snaps Thursday Vidal turned four carries into six yards while catching both targets for 10 yards during the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday. He also returned one kick for...

Impact Vidal was the third running back with a touch behind Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell, and Vidal's 19 snaps on offense were most among Chargers running backs. Vidal's production Thursday was not as good as his performance in the Chargers' preseason opener against the Texans, and it looks like Mitchell is in the lead for the RB2 job behind Hampton. The Chargers wrap up their preseason this Thursday against the Rams.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kimani Vidal's next challenge is clear as Mike McDaniel transforms Chargers offense Heading into 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers have a lot to be optimistic about— especially in their run game. While the heart of the Chargers...

AUGUST 17 • BOLTBEAT.COM

How Kimani Vidal Has Adjusted to New Mike McDaniel Offense The running back enters Year 3 following a productive 2025 where he led the team in rushing

AUGUST 17 • CHARGERS.COM

Kimani Vidal on Adjusting to the Chargers' New Offense Chargers running back Kimani Vidal meets with the media to discuss his continued adjustment to Mike McDaniel's offense and the speed and tim...

AUGUST 17 • CHARGERS.COM

Starts preseason opener Vidal got the start in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans and rushed five times for eight yards while failing to catch his only target.

Impact The Chargers rested starting running back Omarion Hampton for the preseason opener, and offseason addition Keaton Mitchell didn't register a touch. This was a quiet performance from Vidal, but the 2024 sixth-round pick remains in the mix for touches behind Hampton after a solid sophomore season in which Hampton produced 779 regular-season scrimmage yards.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers will give Kimani Vidal another shot to prove his status in 2026 The Los Angeles Chargers' offseason mission, beyond re-shaping their offense with the hiring of Mike McDaniel, was replenishing their depth....

AUGUST 11 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Set to be utilized in committee Vidal was listed a co-backup in the the Chargers' first unofficial depth chart Monday, Eric Smith of the team's official website reports.

Impact Vidal and offseason addition Keaton Mitchell were listed as the top backup options behind starter Omarion Hampton ahead of the team's preseason opener Thursday in Houston. Vidal returned to Los Angeles on a one-year deal in the offseason after turning 155 carries into 643 yards and three scores across 13 regular-season contests in 2025, and he is expected to be utilized as a part of a backfield committee in 2026. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel outlined that he will use all three of Hampton, Vidal and Mitchell every game, leaning on the "hot hand," which he described as "bad news" for fantasy managers and good news for him.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McDaniel doesn't plan on handing Omarion Hampton his role on a silver platter The Chargers are seemingly loaded in the running back room this year. Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, and Kimani Vidal are a solid trio th...

AUGUST 11 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers may have a clear suitor if Kimani Vidal trade buzz proves real Let's get one thing straight. The Los Angeles Chargers shouldn't trade Kimani Vidal this year unless it proves an absolute necessity. With O...

JULY 16 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Kimani Vidal will need to fight for his Chargers lifeline all over again in 2026 Heading into 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers offense is surprisingly replete with weapons. Their pass-catching room, even without Keenan Alle...

JULY 13 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers must quickly brush off controversial Kimani Vidal trade idea As disappointing as the 2025 season was for the Los Angeles Chargers, it also carried a number of surprising emergences and storylines. Perh...

JUNE 5 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers RB Kimani Vidal Could Be High-End Insurance for Panthers Run Game Panthers should make a trade for the Chargers' reliable backup RB

JUNE 2 • SI.COM

Chargers bet on the trenches, adding an edge rusher and a center-turned-guard in the draft

Jim Harbaugh understands the importance of the line of scrimmage, so it wasn’t a surprise that the Los Angeles Chargers used NFL draft capital to bolster their defensive and offens...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Chargers RB Kimani Vidal signs 1-year tender to stay with team Deadspin | Chargers RB Kimani Vidal signs 1-year tender to stay with team

APRIL 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Officially back with Bolts Vidal signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Chargers on Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Los Angeles tendered Vidal as an ERFA early March, and the 2024 sixth-round pick now makes his return for the 2026 season official. The Chargers' offseason has seen Najee Harris (Achilles) depart in free agency, though the addition of Keaton Mitchell from Baltimore represents a new change-of-pace option in the backfield, and potential competition for Vidal's grip on the No. 2 role behind Omarion Hampton. That said, Vidal has to be considered the favorite for the backup role after he broke out with a 155-643-3 rushing line across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025, even if Mitchell ultimately sees more pass-catching reps.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Kimani Vidal reveals secret training partner to master the McDaniel offense Chargers RB Kimani Vidal mentioned a particularly interesting offseason training plan to BoltBeat’s Alex Insdorf.

APRIL 5 • BOLTBEAT.COM

How Running Back Keaton Mitchell Fits in Chargers Offense The Chargers on Thursday agreed to terms with the speedy running back who will provide depth alongside Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal

MARCH 12 • CHARGERS.COM

Bolts Tender Kimani Vidal; Extend Jaret Patterson and Kendall Williamson The Los Angeles Chargers today placed an exclusive rights tender on running back Kimani Vidal and signed running back Jaret Patterson and sa...

MARCH 6 • CHARGERS.COM

Garners ERFA tender from Bolts The Chargers placed an exclusive rights free-agent tender on Vidal on Friday.

Impact It essentially locks Vidal in for the 2026 season after he got extended run last season following injuries to both Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris (Achilles). With Harris headed for free agency, Vidal could enter next season as the RB2 to Hampton after Vidal posted a 155-643-3 rushing line across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also added 16 catches for 136 yards and one additional touchdown.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Players React To Jim Harbaugh Rushing Highlights Chargers players knew Jim Harbaugh held his own as a quarterback in the NFL, but they didn't know he could move like this. Running back Kima...

FEBRUARY 17 • CHARGERS.COM

Best Photos of Chargers Free Agent Kimani Vidal Running back Kimani Vidal recored 996 scrimmage yards and 5 total touchdowns in the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • CHARGERS.COM

Starts Sunday's WC loss Vidal handled 11 carries for 31 yards while catching two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card round loss to New England.

Impact Vidal got the surprise start in Sunday's playoff loss despite RB Omarion Hampton being available after resting in Week 18. The latter must have suffered a setback to his injured ankle after losing a yard on his only carry. Vidal couldn't take advantage of the opportunity like he did during the regular season when he posted a 155-643-3 rushing line while Hampton was mending on IR. The 23-year-old Vidal will be an exclusive rights free agent this upcoming offseason, meaning that the Chargers can tender a one-year contract to keep him in the organization. That seems like a likely scenario given the second-year rusher's success playing both behind and alongside Hampton this year.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kimani Vidal has Herbet's Back on Brilliant One-Handed Fumble Recovery Running back Kimani VIdal scoops up a fumbled ball from quarterback Justin Herbert and takes it 17 yards for a first-down.

JANUARY 12 • CHARGERS.COM

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