Mike Boone - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Elevated from practice squad The Panthers have elevated Boone from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact The Panthers will be without Jonathon Brooks (knee), Miles Sanders (ankle) and Raheem Blackshear (chest), so Boone will operate as the No. 2 running back behind Chuba Hubbard on Sunday. Boone has four carries for seven yards across two games this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Working as No. 2 back at practice Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Boone will work as the No. 2 running back behind Chuba Hubbard with Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for the year and Raheem Blackshear...

Impact Boone, who Carolina signed to the practice squad back in October, could get a chance to be elevated Week 15 against Dallas, as currently Hubbard is the only healthy running back on the Panthers' active roster. If Blackshear is forced to sit out versus the Cowboys, Boone may even be called upon to work as the top backup to Hubbard. Carolina's other most notable depth option, Miles Sanders (ankle), won't be eligible to return from IR until Week 16 at the earliest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Panthers lose rookie RB Jonathon Brooks for the season to a torn ACL; same knee he injured at Texas

The Carolina Panthers have lost rookie running back Jonathon Brooks for the remainder of the season to a torn ACL in his right knee just three games into his return to the field

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in Carolina Boone signed with the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Boone has bounced between Carolina's practice squad, active roster and free agency this season. He was most recently released from the 53-man roster Tuesday and hadn't suited up since Week 3 when he played just 15 snaps on special teams. In a corresponding move, the Panthers released Stephen Sullivan from the practice squad to make room for Boone.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Carolina The Panthers released Boone on Tuesday.

Impact Boone had appeared in just two of the Panthers' first five games, logging five offensive snaps and another 34 on special teams. He rushed four times for seven scoreless yards. Boone had been serving as Carolina's RB4 behind Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear. Boone is now 29 years old and will look for work elsewhere, though he's also a candidate to go to Carolina's practice squad.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 2 Boone (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The Panthers signed Boone off the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday after he played 24 snaps (five on offense, 19 on special teams) and turned four carries into seven yards in Week 1 against the Saints. The 29-year-old will not suit up against the Chargers, however, and the Panthers will go with Chubba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear as the three active running backs for Sunday's contest. Boone's next chance at playing will be Week 3 against the Raiders on Sept. 22.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Panthers are slated to sign Boone to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boone had been elevated from the practice squad against the Saints in Week 1. He only took four carries for seven yards in the blowout loss (on five offensive snaps), but also played 68 percent of snaps on special teams. Boone figures to reprise a similar depth role against the Chargers on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Boone reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Despite playing just five offensive snaps in the Panthers' loss at New Orleans in Week 1, Boone carried the football four times, albeit for seven yards. With Jonathon Brooks (knee) still out, it wouldn't be surprising to see Boone called back up for Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Boone reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Up from practice squad The Panthers elevated Boone to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Jonathon Brooks (knee) set to miss at least the first four games of the regular season while on the NFI list, Boone will serve as the fourth running back on the Panthers' depth chart for Sunday's game against the Saints behind Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear. Boone appeared in nine regular-season games for the Texans in 2023, finishing with five carries for 23 yards and seven catches (on nine targets) for 40 yards.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Carolina Boone signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Boone spent last season in Houston before he was waived and inked a deal with Carolina's practice squad in 2023. The veteran running back was expected to join the team's practice squad after winning over the coaching staff in camp.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make initial rostery Boone was released by the Panthers on Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boone spent last season in Houston before he was waived and inked a deal with Carolina's practice squad. The veteran running back is considered a candidate to once again join the team's practice squad, assuming he doesn't find a better option elsewhere.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Must-See: Mike Boone puts Panthers ahead with a 5-yard touchdown run Watch the veteran running back punch it in the end zone to give the Panthers a 14-11 lead in the second quarter.

AUGUST 24 • PANTHERS.COM

Impresses vs. Patriots Boone rushed eight time for 34 yards while also catching three of his four targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact Boone helped his chances of making the Panthers' 53-man roster Thursday by recording 51 yards from scrimmage while playing the most snaps (30) of any Carolina running back. The seventh-year pro saw so many opportunities due to Carolina resting its top three healthy RBs: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear. Nonetheless, Boone outshined both Dillon Johnson and Jaden Shirden and now likely now has an outside chance of making it past the Panthers' final roster cuts.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Must-See: Mike Boone accelerates to sideline on 11-yard sideline dash Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone accelerates to the sideline on an 11-yard sideline dash against the New England Patriots

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Stays on sidelines Boone (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact Boone will take a seat again as Houston rolls with Dare Ogunbowale as their No. 3 option at running back behind Devin Singletary and Dameon Pierce. His next chance to suit up will be Week 14 against the Jets.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 12 Boone (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Dameon Pierce (ankle) is active after missing the Texans' last three games, leaving no room in the backfield for Boone. Pierce and Devin Singletary -- the latter of whom served as Houston's lead back during Pierce's absence -- are expected to share most of the snaps on offense, while Dare Ogunbowale is active as the Texans' No. 3 back but is likely to see most of his playing time on special teams.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fringe contributor in Week 8 Boone had one carry for five yards, caught his lone target for 11 yards and returned two kickoffs for 44 yards in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Boone was given his typical playing time on offense, but the coaches also moved him up the kick return depth chart. Devin Singletary had been the primary returner on kickoffs, but he's taken on a larger role on offense and the coaching staff may not want to expose him to injury on special teams. Boone has a combined 49 yards on seven touches this season as a running back.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"Make a play" Mike Boone shines in win over Saints Houston Texans running back Mike Boone scored a touchdown and led the team in rushing attempts and yards in the Sunday night preseason win a...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Mike Boone rushes for a 11-yard touchdown vs. New Orleans Saints

AUGUST 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Signing with Texans The Texans are slated to sign Boone, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Boone, who logged 24 carries for 102 yards and nine catches for 96 yards on 15 targets in nine games with the Broncos in 2022, finished up the season on IR, but he now should be past the ankle issue that landed him there. With the Texans, the 27-year-old is in line to work as a backup to 2022 fourth-rounder Dameon Pierce (ankle).

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR, season over The Broncos placed Boone (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Boone will miss Denver's final four games of the season while he heads to IR for a second time, with both stints being the result of high-ankle sprains. He returned from his first five-week stay on IR in Week 13, lasting just two games before injuring the ankle again. Boone, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, will conclude the 2022 campaign with 24 carries for 102 yards and nine catches for 96 yards on 15 targets over his nine appearances. Denver is now left with Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack as the lone backs on its 53-man roster.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time When asked if Boone (ankle) might be done for the season, coach Nathaniel Hackett acknowledged that "'it doesn't look good right now" for the running back, Aric DiLalla of the Bron...

Impact The report notes that the team is still evaluating the ankle injury Boone sustained in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, but if he does end up missing time, the Broncos will need to add backfield depth behind Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack. Devine Ozigbo is currently a member of Denver's practice squad.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos QB Russell Wilson in concussion protocol; RB Mike Boone likely done for season Broncos QB Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol and RB Mike Boone’s season is likely over.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Russell Wilson finds Mike Boone for 20-yard reception | Broncos vs. Chiefs Quarterback Russell Wilson buys time for a 20-yard pass to running back Mike Boone out of the backfield during the Broncos' Week 14 game aga...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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