REGGIE BONNAFON NEWS

Bumps back down to practice squad Bonnafon reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bonnafon was elevated for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Dallas after signing with the Commanders' active roster Thursday. The 27-year-old didn't see significant playing time with No. 1 running back Brian Robinson (knee) inactive and Antonio Gibson (knee) on IR, though he did record eight rushing yards while carrying the ball on each of his three offensive snaps.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up for Week 18 The Commanders elevated Bonnafon from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Bonnafon has yet to appear in a game this season, though he'll be called upon to provide depth at running back after top running back and rookie Brian Robinson (knee) was ruled out for the regular-season finale versus Dallas. The 27-year-old Bonnafon recorded 29 carries for 185 yards and one touchdown across 22 regular-season games during his first three seasons with Carolina. With Antonio Gibson (knee) and J.D. McKissic (neck) both on injured reserve, Bonnafon should be in line for No. 3 duties behind Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson in Week 18.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another chance with Washington The Commanders signed Bonnafon to their practice squad Thursday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bonnafon was waived by Washington at the end of training camp earlier this season, but he's since returned to the team's practice squad Thursday where he'll temporarily serve as additional running back depth. With Brian Robinson (knee) currently listed as questionable, along with both Antonio Gibson (knee) and J.D. McKissic (neck) on injured reserve, Bonnafon could find himself on the Commanders' 53-man roster in Week 18 versus Dallas. He'd likely backup Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson, given Robinson sits out.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks new deal with Washington Washington signed Bonnafon to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Bonnafon spent the 2021 season with the Panthers' organization, appearing in four games for the team. The running back will link up with a new squad in Washington heading into the 2022 season, likely operating as a depth piece behind starter Antonio Gibson.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Bonnafon reverted the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bonnafon was elevated for four of the Panthers' final five games, coinciding with the absence of Christian McCaffrey (ankle). He recorded only one carry for four yards and two receptions for 12 yards in that span.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to active roster Bonnafon was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Bonnafon has spent three of the team's last four games on the active roster, though he's racked up only one carry and two receptions in that span. He figures to remain behind Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah on the running back depth chart Sunday against Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears COVID protocols The Panthers restored Bonnafon (undisclosed) to the practice squad from the practice squad COVID list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bonnafon can now resume participating in practice squad activities as usual. He was active for three straight games from Week 14 to 16.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins practice squad COVID-19 list Bonnafon was placed on the Panthers' practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bonnafon had just reverted to the practice squad Monday after being active in the Panthers' past three games. Any shot he had at a fourth-straight game certainly takes a hit as a result of the late-week transaction.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed back to practice squad Bonnafon reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bonnafon has served as depth in the Panthers' backfield for the last three games in the absence of Christian McCaffrey (ankle). In Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, he logged one carry for four yards and also recorded two receptions on two targets for 12 yards.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garners three touches Bonnafon rushed once for four yards and caught both his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Bonnafon played his first offensive snaps Sunday in just his third appearance this season. While featuring for 20 percent of Carolina's offensive plays enabled him to get the ball a few times, Bonnafon's impact was still very restricted. It remains to be seen whether he'll remain active in Week 17 versus the Saints, but Bonnafon would figure to factor behind Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah at tailback once again if he suits up.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back up to active roster Bonnafon was elevated to the Panthers' active roster Saturday.

Impact Bonnafon was elevated to the active roster last week but played just three special teams snaps. The backup running back has yet to register an offensive snap this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Bonnafon played three snaps on special teams during Sunday's loss to Buffalo, marking the second game he's appeared in this season. He could see his name on the active roster again in Week 15 against Tampa Bay for depth purposes.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denver’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Beng...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers

Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, Devin Singletary ran for a season-high 86 yards with his quarterback mostly kept in the pocket by a sprained left foot and the Buffalo Bill...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Panthers' active roster Bonnafon has been elevated to the Panthers' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Bonnafon will back up Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah in Carolina's backfield. He will also serve as the team's emergency quarterback should anything happen to both Cam Newton and P.J. Walker. He has some experience under center from his collegiate days at Louisville.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Bonnafon has reverted back to the Panthers' practice squad per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Bonnafon was elevated to the team's 53-man roster prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons. He ended seeing the field for seven special-teams snaps and did not record any statistics.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 Bonnafon was elevated to the Panthers' active roster Saturday.

Impact Bonnafon will provide running back depth behind Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah with star Christian McCaffrey (ankle) out for the season. Bonnafon was signed to the Panthers' practice squad in October after the team previously waived him prior to the start of the season. The third-year running back has yet to play in 2021.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation Bonnafon (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Bonnafon will revert to Carolina's injured reserve list if he goes unclaimed on waivers. In that event, he will be out for the 2021 season unless he reaches an injury settlement. The nature of the journeyman running back's injury remains undisclosed.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Friday Bonnafon (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The same applies to Carolina's top back Christian McCaffrey as well as Rodney Smith (undisclosed) and Trenton Cannon. As a result, Chuba Hubbard?, Spencer Brown? and Darius Clark? are candidates to see added rushing opportunities Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eason efficient, Ehlinger shines late as Colts beat Panthers

Jacob Eason was efficient in place of the injured Carson Wentz, and rookie Sam Ehlinger delivered in the final quarter for the Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jockeying with rookie for role Bonnafon is competing with rookie Chuba Hubbard for the Panthers' No. 2 running back job, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bonnafon played just two games last season but has been productive in his limited involvement since joining Carolina as an undrafted free agent in 2018. With Hubbard arriving this offseason as a fourth-round pick, however, Bonnafon faces significant competition to serve as superstar Christian McCaffrey's understudy. As a result, it'll be interesting to monitor how both Bonnafon and Hubbard fare during the preseason slate.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could compete for No. 2 role Bonnafon (ankle) should get the opportunity to compete for the backup role behind Christian McCaffrey during the Panthers' offseason program and training camp, Rushil Vashee of USA...

Impact As Carolina's roster stands ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, Bonnafon appears set to compete with Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon for the top backup gig. An ankle injury limited Bonnafon to just two appearances last season, but with a full offseason to get healthy and continue his development, the 25-year-old could earn a more notable role in Year 3. Of course, the Panthers may still add another rookie back to challenge for the top understudy role behind McCaffrey.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in 2020 Bonnafon (ankle) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Friday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bonnafon was signed to the active roster Wednesday despite an existing ankle injury, and it appears further tests have revealed a serious issue. The 24-year-old running back won't return this season, and he'll look to make a full recovery for the 2021 campaign. With Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) currently out for Week 10, Mike Davis, Curtis Samuel and Trenton Cannon will handle the backfield reps Sunday against Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers place DE Stephen Weatherly, RB Reggie Bonnafon on season-ending IR Neither will play again during the 2020 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM