NICK BAWDEN NEWS

Doesn't catch on with Houston Bawden was released by the Texans on Tuesday.

Impact Bawden joined the Texans on Aug. 20 after being let go by the Jets in late July. He was competing against Andrew Beck for a fullback spot on the Texans' 53-man roster, but neither player made the cut. Bawden will look to bring his blocking ability elsewhere.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't catch on with Houston Bawden was released by the Texans on Tuesday.

Impact Bawden joined the Texans on Aug. 20 after being let go by the Jets in late July. He was competing against Andrew Beck for a fullback spot on the Texans' 53-man roster, but neither player made the cut. Bawden will look to bring his blocking ability elsewhere.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Houston The Texans signed Bawden to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bawden was let go by the Jets on July 30, one day after being reinstated from the active/PUP list due to an undisclosed injury. He appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Jets last year, finishing with two carries for four yards and one touchdown while catching three passes for 21 yards. Bawden will provide Houston depth at fullback with Andrew Beck sidelined with a calf injury.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by New York Bawden was released by the Jets on Tuesday.

Impact Bawden was just activated off the PUP list Monday after dealing with an undisclosed injury but will now head to free agency. The 2018 seventh-round pick will look to catch on with another team after carrying the ball two times for four yards and a touchdown across 16 games for the Jets last season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Moves off PUP list The Jets activated Bawden (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The San Diego State product had been sidelined with an undisclosed injury of late, but he's now passed his physical and moved past the issue. Bawden appeared in 16 regular-season games with the Jets last season, and he's expected to remain New York's top fullback once again in 2024.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Activate FB Nick Bawden Fullback Took Career-High 127 Offensive Snaps Last Season with Green & White

JULY 29 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Put on active/PUP list Bawden (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The fullback can be activated during training camp, per Cimini. Bawden signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets in January after playing in 16 regular season games with the team last year. The 2018 seventh-round pick carried the ball twice last season and scored a touchdown.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around New York Bawden signed to a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bawden spent all but one of the team's 17 games during the 2023 campaign as a member of their active roster and he'll now stick around for the offseason. The 27-year-old will look to operate as the team's primary fullback again in 2024.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Sign FB Nick Bawden, DL Tanzel Smart to Reserve/Future Contracts Both Players Finished 2023 Season with Green & White Practice Squad

JANUARY 9 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Back to practice squad The Jets reverted Bawden to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact In Sunday's win over the Patriots, Bawden played 29 snaps -- 15 on offense and 14 on special teams -- without recording a stat. He started the season on the Jets' active roster, was waived by the team on Dec. 20 before rejoining New York on the practice squad. Bawden appeared in 16 games, played 298 of his 420 snaps on special teams, and accumulated four rushing yards and a touchdown on two carries while adding three catches for 21 yards.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Bawden reverted to the Jets' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bawden played eight snaps on offense and another 19 on special teams in New York's loss to the Browns Thursday night. He caught his only target for eight yards in the pass game.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aztecs' Nick Bawden emerges at fullback San Diego State coach Rocky Long calls converted quarterback biggest story of spring camp

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back with active roster The Jets elevated Bawden to their active roster Saturday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact After letting Bawden go Wednesday, New York decided to bring him back on its practice squad Friday, and the fullback has since been elevated to the team's active roster. The 27-year-old has appeared in all 14 of the Jets' games thus far, tallying 17 yards from scrimmage on four touches and playing 266 snaps on special teams.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Elevate FB Nick Bawden, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball vs. Commanders Both Players Will Revert to Practice Squad Following Sunday’s Game

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets Sign FB Nick Bawden to Practice Squad Green & White Release CB Kalon Barnes

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Gets second catch of season Bawden caught his lone target for six yards in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Bawden has caught both of his targets this season and scored a touchdown on his only rushing attempt. The fullback doesn't touch the ball enough to be relied upon in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first catch of 2023 Bawden caught his only target for seven yards in Monday's 27-6 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Bawden has one catch and one carry in eight appearances this season. The 27-year-old fullback plays almost exclusively in a blocking role.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Press Pass | FB Nick Bawden, QB Zach Wilson, & LB C.J. Mosley Postgame vs. Patriots Watch interviews with FB Nick Bawden, QB Zach Wilson, and LB C.J. Mosley after the Patriots game during Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Nick Bawden Rushes for a 1-Yard Touchdown Late in the Fourth Quarter FB Nick Bawden rushes for a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter vs. the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets-Panthers Practice Highlight | Aaron Rodgers Goes Deep to Nick Bawden Watch the veteran QB find the FB breaking free against the Panthers defense.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Converted QB Bawden becoming beast at fullback On the football practice field at San Diego State or the sidelines of Qualcomm Stadium, Nick Bawden is like a middleweight boxer with a cut...

MAY 7, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Re-signs with New York The Jets re-signed Bawden (undisclosed) on Monday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Bawden missed the entirety of the 2022 season with an undisclosed injury but will look to bounce back next season. Currently the only fullback on the roster, the 26-year-old should have the opportunity to help open up holes for Breece Hall and the rest of the Jets backfield next year in addition to providing value as a special teamer.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bawden: I've Felt Nothing But Good Energy with the Jets Jets fullback sits down with Team Reporter Eric Allen to discuss re-signing with the Green and White.

MARCH 29, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets re-sign Berrios, Coleman; agree with Tomlinson, Uzomah

Joe Douglas got going quickly on filling some of the New York Jets’ biggest needs in free agency

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-signs with Jets Bawden re-signed with the Jets on a one-year contract Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bawden was shuffled between the Jets' practice squad and the active roster last year, and he played mainly on special teams. He didn't record any carries but hauled in his lone target for 20 yards while appearing in nine games. The 25-year-old will presumably have to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE