Jaret Patterson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inactive for wild-card contest Patterson (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card game versus Houston.

Impact Patterson was elevated from the practice squad Friday, but he isn't going to suit up. J.K. Dobbins (ankle) entered Saturday deemed questionable to take the field, but he's been cleared to play, as has Gus Edwards, who dealt with an ankle injury of his own during practice this week. Hassan Haskins will join Dobbins and Edwards in the Chargers' backfield, while Kimani Vidal joins Patterson as a healthy inactive.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad for Saturday's playoff game

The Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad when Los Angeles faces the Houston Texans in Saturday’s AFC wild-card round game

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins active roster The Chargers elevated Patterson to their active roster Friday.

Impact The Buffalo product has spent most of his 2024 campaign with the Chargers' practice squad after failing to make the active roster in late August. Patterson has appeared in one game for the Chargers this season, recording no stats while playing just one special-teams snap. His elevation ensures depth at running back for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Texans, with J.K. Dobbins (ankle) listed as questionable.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on practice squad The Chargers reverted Patterson to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson got his first elevation of the campaign for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs and played one snap on special teams. That was his first regular-season action since he suited up in three contests for the Commanders in 2022. With J.K. Dobbins on IR for at least two more games, Patterson could get additional elevations, though it's unlikely he'll see much action on offense.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Bolts for Week 14 The Chargers elevated Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Patterson signed with the Chargers' practice squad in early September after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. It's his first elevation of the 2024 campaign, though he'll likely be restricted to a special teams role as the Chargers already have Gus Edwards, Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins in the backfield. Patterson last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Commanders, and across three games he turned 17 carries into 78 yards.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chargers' practice squad Patterson signed with the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson was let go by the Bolts in late August after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but he's now found a spot on the practice squad. The 24-year-old running back's last regular-season action came in 2022 with the Commanders, when he appeared in three games and recorded 78 rushing yards on 17 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers News: Chargers bolster backfield by signing Jaret Patterson The Los Angeles Chargers bolster their practice squad by signing running back Jaret Patterson and releasing Isaiah Spiller.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Waived by Bolts The Chargers waived Patterson on Thursday.

Impact Patterson made the Chargers' initial 53-man roster, but he was subsequently cut after the team claimed fellow RB Hassan Haskins on waivers. Also in the Los Angeles backfield mix ahead of Week 1 are Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins and rookie Kimani Vidal.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First RB with touch Saturday Patterson had four carries for 10 yards while catching all five of his targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 13-9 preseason loss to the Rams.

Impact Patterson was the first back deployed by the Chargers sans J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards while the projected starting duo continue to sit until the regular season. Rookie Kimani Vidal (11-49-0) had a strong showing Saturday as both young backs continue to battle for spots and roles behind the aforementioned veteran transplants from Baltimore. Expect Patterson to see more work in the Chargers' final preseason tilt against the Cowboys next Saturday.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for RB3 job Patterson is believed to be the leading candidate for the Chargers' RB3 job, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Popper, Patterson has gotten the most reps with the first-team offense behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, running ahead of Kimani Vidal, Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson. Patterson was also the first running back into the Chargers' first preseason game, finishing with seven carries for 38 yards. Patterson spent most of the 2023 season on Los Angeles' practice squad before a short stint back in Washington. He has 85 career carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns, with each of his 20 regular-season appearances coming in a Washington uniform (in 2021 and 2022).

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for RB3 job Patterson is believed to be the leading candidate for the Chargers' RB3 job, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Popper, Patterson has gotten the most reps with the first-team offense behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, notably running ahead of Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson. Patterson was also the first running back into the Chargers' first preseason game, finishing with seven carries for 38 yards. Patterson spent most of the 2023 season on Los Angeles' practice squad before a short stint back in Washington. Patterson has 85 career carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 42 yards in preseason loss Patterson carried the ball seven times for 38 yards and also caught one of his two targets for four yards in Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Patterson started the game at running back with Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins both healthy inactives and continued to see time until early in the third quarter. Los Angeles' offense as a whole struggled to move the ball, especially in the first 30 minutes of the game, as Patterson's long of 16 yards came near the end of the first half with Seattle playing a prevent defense of sorts, content to let the Chargers effectively run out the clock. Neither Elijah Dotson (three carries, seven yards) or Isaiah Spiller (five carries, five yards) did much with their limited opportunities on the ground and it's also worth noting intriguing rookie Kimani Vidal also was held out of the exhibition, which appeared to be a coach's decision.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking some first-team reps Patterson got a lot of first-team snaps during practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Gus Edward (undisclosed) limited to individual drills and sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal working with the backups, J.K. Dobbins and Patterson seem to be getting most of the first-team RB snaps early in training camp. Patterson nonetheless seems more likely to find himself on the roster bubble than competing for a significant Week 1 role, considering he went undrafted back in 2021 and didn't make a regular-season appearance last year. He spent most of 2022 on the Commanders' practice squad and most of 2023 on the Chargers' practice squad.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On the NFL calendar's 'worst day,' fringe players hope for roster spots Jaret Patterson is one of several players who are long shots to make the Commanders. Here’s why cut day is so stressful and what’s at stake.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jake Fromm with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jaret Patterson vs. Baltimore Ravens

AUGUST 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jaret Patterson catches for a 15-yard Touchdown vs. Baltimore Ravens

AUGUST 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Leading rusher against Dallas Patterson carried the ball 17 times for 78 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Brian Robinson (knee) was inactive for the Commanders' season finale, so Patterson found himself as the primary option in the team's backfield after not getting a touch through the first 17 weeks, and he used the opportunity to establish a new career high in rushing yards for the game. Robinson's strong second half all but ensures he'll be the team's top RB in 2023, but if Antonio Gibson (knee/foot) gets moved in the offseason, Patterson could enter next season in the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, giving the 2021 undrafted free agent some possible deep-league fantasy intrigue.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of two healthy RBs Patterson is one of two healthy running backs on Washington's roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with Dallas, Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The other is journeyman Jonathan Williams, who was the No. 3 back behind Brian Robinson (knee) and Antonio Gibson (knee/foot) for most of December. With Gibson missing the final two games of the season and Robinson out for the last game, Patterson has been called up from the practice squad the past two weeks for the first time since mid-November. The 2021 undrafted free agent is thus in line to get his first touches since Week 17 of last season, when he replaced an injured Gibson and tallied 98 total yards (plus a touchdown) as the starting running back. The Commanders also have Reggie Bonnafon as an option at running back after signing him to the practice squad Thursday.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up to 53-man roster The Commanders signed Patterson from the practice squad to their active roster Thursday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact With fellow running backs Antonio Gibson (knee) and J.D. McKissic (neck) both on injured reserve, along with Brian Robinson currently listed as questionable due to a knee issue, Patterson could find himself working in a backfield committee alongside Jonathan Williams this weekend versus Dallas, given Robinson is eventually sidelined. The 23-year-old has seen game action on two separate occasions this campaign but has yet to register an offensive rep.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Patterson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Patterson received the elevation for Sunday's loss to the Browns with Antonio Gibson (knee) inactive. The 23-year-old never the saw the field on offense, but he did handle return duties, totaling 70 yards on three opportunities. Whether he receives an opportunity to play Week 18 against the Cowboys will likely depend on whether Gibson plays.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Patterson was elevated from the Commanders' practice squad Saturday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It'll be interesting to see if Patterson gets any work as a returner given he's replacing the injured Antonio Gibson (knee). Either way, the second-year undrafted running back should see some snaps in general as the third option behind Brian Robinson and Jonathan Williams.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be elevated Week 17 Patterson is expected to be elevated to the active roster with Commanders' No. 2 running back Antonio Gibson (knee/foot) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Ben Standig...

Impact Patterson was previously bumped up from the practice squad for the Commanders' Week 4 win over the Eagles. However, the second-year running ultimately played just four special-teams snaps in that contest, so he'll likely slot into a similar role behind Brian Robinson and Jonathan Williams.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten: Mich-Ohio St to settle East; Iowa win away in West

The stakes are as high as ever when No. 3 Michigan visits No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads back to practice squad Patterson reverted back to the Commanders' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson made his first NFL appearance in 2022 in Week 10 against the Eagles, but he ultimately played just four special-teams snaps in the contest. The 22-year-old will now transition back to Washington's practice squad as an emergency running back depth option, though he could receive another promotion to the team's 53-man roster if either J.D. McKissic (neck) or Jonathan Williams (knee) are unable to gain medical clearance in time for Sunday's game in Houston.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for MNF Patterson was elevated from Washington's practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Patterson will provide backfield depth behind Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson with J.D. McKissic (neck) unavailable. He rushed for 266 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season with Washington but has spent the entirety of the 2022 campaign on the practice squad up to this point.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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