New England Patriots Trade Corey Kiner for Potential Depth Back
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The New England Patriots announced on Saturday that they have acquired former Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Kiner in a trade. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots sent a 2028 seventh-round draft pick to the Cardinals in exchange for Kiner.
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Bleacher ReportThe Patriots acquired running back Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick, Kiner's representatives told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Hassan Haskins, Lan Larison, Jam Miller and JaMycal are among the running backs who have since been competing for the third spot on the Patriots' depth chart, Reiss noted. That trio could now be more likely candidates to be cut this Sunday.
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Yahoo SportsNew England's roster decisions were still unsettled entering the weekend, with Hassan Haskins, Lan Larison, Jam Miller and JaMycal Hasty all competing for spots behind the top two backs. Reiss's earlier post on the deal detailed how the trade reshapes that competition, noting Kiner now slots in as the third running back, a job that opened when Terrell Jennings landed on injured reserve.
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Kiner could now replace injured running back Terrell Jennings as the Patriots' third option behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, ESPN's Mike Reiss noted.
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Yahoo SportsKiner will have a chance to step in as the No. 3 option at running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The former undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati had 39 carries for 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.6 yards per carry during the preseason.
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01 Yahoo Sports The deadline for all 32 NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters is Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Waiver claims are due by Monday at 1 p.m. ET.
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02 Bleacher Report The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly moving on from offensive tackle Broderick Jones ahead of the final season of his expiring rookie contract.
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