Xazavian Valladay - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut from Minnesota's practice squad The Vikings cut Valladay from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact The decision to cut Valladay corresponds with the Vikings signing fellow running back Corey Kiner to the practice squad. Valladay last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, when he played on special teams in his lone game. He'll look to join a team in need of a running back who can also serve on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around Minnesota Valladay was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.

Impact Valladay went unclaimed on waivers after being cut by Minnesota on Tuesday, and he will now stick around as a member of the team's practice unit. The running back will look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Minnesota The Vikings waived Valladay on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Valladay signed with Minnesota late in camp and played 28 offensive snaps in the final preseason game, rushing eight times for 39 yards. The 27-year-old running back has appeared in one career regular-season contest but has yet to log an NFL rushing attempt.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings add elite athlete to offense before final preseason test On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings reportedly signed running back Xazavian Valladay, who is still looking for his first carry in an NFL regula...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Signing with Minnesota Valladay is in line to sign with the Vikings, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The running back spent time on the Jets' and Saints' practice squads last season and stuck with New Orleans through June, when he was waived. Valladay has never played on an offensive snap in his career and last appeared in an NFL game in 2023 with the Jets. The Minnesota running back depth chart is led by veteran Aaron Jones and free-agent signing Jordan Mason, but it does thin out after that, giving Valladay perhaps a fighting chance of earning a roster spot.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints cut speedy former Pittsburgh Steelers running back The Saints have cut former Steelers running back Xazavian Valladay.

JUNE 20, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Cut loose by Saints New Orleans waived Valladay on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Valladay hasn't logged a regular-season appearance since he suited up for one game with the Jets in 2023, playing no snaps on offense and 12 snaps on special teams. He spent time on New York and New Orleans' practice squads last season and will now search around the league to compete.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with NOLA The Saints signed Valladay to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Valladay was cut from the Jets' practice squad mid-September, but he caught on with the Saints in early November and remained on the practice squad for the rest of the 2024 regular season. Valladay last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, during which he played in Week 18 against the Patriots and played 12 snaps on special teams. The 26-year-old running back out of Arizona State is set to spend time with the Saints during OTAs and minicamp and will attempt to earn a roster spot during training camp next summer.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join New Orleans Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Tuesday that the Saints are set to sign Valladay to the practice squad.

Impact Valladay was with the Jets' practice squad at the beginning of the regular season, but he was cut Sept. 11. Now with the Saints, he could be elevated to the active roster with Kendre Miller (hamstring) on injured reserve and Jamaal Williams working through a groin injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join New Orleans Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Tuesday that the Saints are set to sign Valladay to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off Jets' practice squad The Jets cut Valladay from their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Valladay was dropped due to the Jets' need for offensive line depth, but there's a chance he rejoins the team's practice squad later in the season, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The second-year running back out of Arizona State recorded over 2,200 rushing yards across his final two collegiate seasons, so he has a chance to be picked up by another team as well.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Jets The Jets signed Valladay to their practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The second-year running back out of Arizona State was waived by the Jets just two days ago, but the team has now decided to bring him back as a practice squad player. Valladay appeared in only one game for the Jets during his rookie campaign, failing to record a stat.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make 53-man roster The Jets waived Valladay on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Valladay spent his entire 2023 campaign with the Jets, appearing in one game and failing to record a stat on just 12 total snaps. The Arizona State product racked up over 2,200 rushing yards during his final two collegiate seasons, so he has a chance at finding a spot on to another team's practice squad heading into 2024.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Running Back Xazavian Valladay Bulldozed a Giants Coach on the Sideline This looked like it hurt.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Signed to active roster Valladay signed to the Jets' active roster Saturday.

Impact Valladay has spent most of the season on the Jets' practice squad and will make his debut in the regular season finale. The Jets had an opening for depth at running back after waiving Dalvin Cook earlier in the week.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster Valladay was signed to the Jets' active roster Saturday.

Impact Valladay has spent most of the season on the Jets' practice squad and will perhaps make his debut in the regular-season finale. The Jets had an opening for depth at running back after waiving Dalvin Cook earlier in the week.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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