Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson was called up from the practice squad and made an immediate impact, leading the backfield with 44 yards on nine carries (4.9 YPC) in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans. Although he outperformed Kimani Vidal in efficiency, Vidal remains the primary back. Additionally, Patterson is not heavily involved in the passing game, which limits his weekly floor. He continues to serve as a change-of-pace option, and while he is seeing more snaps, the Pittsburgh Steelers present a tough matchup on the ground. With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Omarion Hampton (ankle) on IR until after the Week 12 bye, Patterson is a potential stash for managers in deep leagues, but he should stay on the bench for Week 10.
Nov 7, 2025 6:49 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson worked as the team's No. 2 RB behind Kimani Vidal for the second straight week in the Week 9 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Patterson played a season-high 28% of the offensive snaps and saw nine rushing attempts for a season-high 44 yards. The 25-year-old made his 2025 debut the previous week in the Thursday night win over the Minnesota Vikings, taking 11 carries for 30 yards. He has yet to be involved in the passing game, but it's clear that Patterson has become the Bolts' temporary RB2 behind Vidal with both rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton (ankle), Hassan Haskins (hamstring), and Najee Harris (Achilles) on Injured Reserve. Hampton might not return until after the Week 12 bye, so Patterson could have two more weeks with an elevated backfield role.
Nov 5, 2025 12:29 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson has served as the primary backup to Kimani Vidal over the past two weeks, with Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Omarion Hampton (ankle) both on injured reserve. Patterson handled nine carries for 44 yards in the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Titans. The 25-year-old also helped out in mop-up duty in their Week 8 blowout win over the Vikings, rushing 11 times for 30 yards, with six of those carries coming in the fourth quarter. Vidal has thrived as the lead back in Hampton's absence, while Patterson profiles as a similarly compact but powerful runner who is capable of handling a change-of-pace role. Patterson has taken advantage of multiple injuries to the Chargers' running back and is worth adding in 12-team leagues as a contingency option.
Nov 4, 2025 10:28 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson has been elevated to the active roster for Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, which means he'll likely serve as the backup to Kimani Vidal once again. The Bolts have been forced to make plenty of running back moves this season with Najee Harris (Achilles), Omarion Hampton (ankle), and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) all on injured reserve. Vidal has played quite well as the de facto lead back, but having someone like Patterson for a change of pace is important. He played 21 percent of the snaps last week, rushing for 30 yards on 11 carries. We could see him handle a similar workload if the Chargers take an early lead on the Titans and pull some starters, but it probably won't be enough to get Patterson on the fantasy radar unless he scores a touchdown. Managers can continue to leave him on waivers in most leagues.
Nov 2, 2025 9:14 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson was elevated from the practice squad last week, playing 15 snaps and carrying the ball 11 times for 30 yards, mostly in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of reach. Patterson is now expected to be elevated to the active roster this Sunday after the team parted ways with Nyheim Hines. While Patterson showed promise in college, with a 409-yard, eight-touchdown game at Buffalo, Kimani Vidal has become the clear lead back and will face a weak Tennessee Titans run defense. Patterson's role will likely be limited to spelling Vidal during the game or taking additional carries if the Chargers build a large lead. He should not be started and can be safely kept on the bench. His only fantasy value is strictly as a handcuff to Vidal.
Oct 31, 2025 6:08 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson was elevated from the practice squad for Thursday night's 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings and served as the primary backup to Kimani Vidal. Patterson ran the ball 11 times for 30 yards (2.7 YPC), showing effort but little ability to break tackles. The Chargers ran the ball 43 times overall, relying heavily on Vidal as they controlled the game. With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Omarion Hampton (ankle) sidelined and Nyheim Hines seeing limited snaps, Patterson may get another opportunity in Week 9 against a struggling Tennessee Titans defense. Patterson's value depends on whether he's elevated again, as the team will need to make a roster decision soon with multiple injured backs. The 25-year-old played college football for the Buffalo Bulls before signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He rushed for 1,072 yards in just six games with the Bulls and had a 409-yard, eight-touchdown game against Kent State during his junior year.
Oct 27, 2025 6:48 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed free agent running back Jaret Patterson to their practice squad. He had been released from the 53-man roster earlier in the week but is now back in the building. The 24-year-old registered 339 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie in 2021, but his production has scaled back since then and he didn't even register a touch last year. He's merely a depth option behind the four running backs on the Chargers' active roster and therefore isn't expected to see the field much in 2024.
Aug 31, 2024 9:20 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson has been released by the organization on Thursday. This is a tough break for Patterson who was trying to catch on as a backup in camp. The organization decided to go a different route by claiming fellow back Hassan Haskins off waivers on Wednesday. They also decided to keep sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal who impressed them in camp. Patterson really hasn't done anything since his rookie season in 2021. He ran for 266 yards and scored two touchdowns in 17 games with the Washington Commanders that season. He'll look to catch on as depth elsewhere, but Patterson probably won't have fantasy value on any roster.
Aug 29, 2024 6:34 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson led the team in carries for the third straight preseason game. In the finale, Patterson carried the ball six times, gaining 27 yards. He added one catch on two targets for an additional 12 yards. Patterson is third at best on the Chargers depth chart behind Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins, but his usage in the preseason shows that he may indeed be part of the team's plans on offense, at least as a depth piece.
Aug 24, 2024 7:40 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers continue to have a heavily-contested competition for the No. 3 running back role, according to Eric Smith of the team's official website. Smith notes that it's possible the team carries four running backs, but that's far from a given. In the event that they stick with three, the team will deploy Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins as its top two running backs with Isaiah Spiller, Kimani Vidal, and Jaret Patterson all competing for the final spot on the depth chart. Perhaps the most prominent name is Vidal, who impressed in Week 2 of the preseason and cost the Chargers a sixth-round pick just a few months ago. However, Spiller has familiarity with the system and Patterson has gone under the radar to make a real push for a roster spot, too. Saturday's clash with the Dallas Cowboys will give these three backs one more opportunity to separate themselves from the competition before rosters trim down on Tuesday.
Aug 24, 2024 9:14 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson led the team in targets and catches in a Week 2 preseason loss to the Rams. Patterson ran the ball four times for ten yards and was targeted five times in the passing game, making all five catches for 28 yards. No one else on the team had more than two catches in this game. Patterson has been operating in a role that will presumably be filled by J.K. Dobbins once the regular season begins, but he's looked solid enough to potentially earn a smaller role come Week 1.
Aug 17, 2024 11:38 PM EST
Los Angels Chargers running back Jaret Patterson has impressed the coaching staff and appears to have grasped the RB3 role right now, which has led The Athletic's Daniel Popper to list rookie sixth-rounder Kimani Vidal as the first RB off the active roster when the regular season starts. Patterson has gotten the most reps with the first team in training camp practices among the four backs competing behind Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins. He was also the first RB in the game in the preseason opener on Saturday, ahead of both Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson. Vidal was in uniform for warmups but did not dress for the game. Spiller is on the first-team punt unit and has familiarity with special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken. Vidal has also been dealing with an injury and missed four full days of practice earlier this month.
Aug 12, 2024 1:51 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson led the Chargers backfield in carries and yards in the first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Patterson carried the ball seven times for a total of 38 yards, including a long run of 16. The college star was an undrafted free agent in 2023 but did not see the field. He's buried on the Chargers depth chart, and while Preseason Week 1 isn't usually a good predictor, he could be someone the Chargers see as a special teams piece or a depth guy to keep around.
Aug 10, 2024 10:28 PM EST
As long as Los Angeles Chargers running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are healthy, they will be the unquestioned top two RBs on the team's depth chart. The real battle in training camp and in the preseason will be for the third and fourth spots on the depth chart, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. Jaret Patterson, who spent most of last year on the team's practice squad, got a notable amount of work with the first-team offense in training camp practice on Thursday. Edwards was limited to individual drills on Thursday, but it's notable that Patterson appears to be ahead of rookie sixth-rounder Kimani Vidal early in camp. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent has averaged 4.0 yards per carry in his two NFL seasons with the Washington Commanders. Patterson is unlikely to see a big role for the Bolts this year.
Jul 26, 2024 4:30 PM EST
The Washington Commanders signed running back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday. Patterson signed with Washington after being undrafted in 2021 and rushed 85 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns in 20 games. He was released during final roster cuts ahead of the 2023 season and spent time on the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad until his release on December 20. Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), Jonathan Williams (concussion), and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (foot) are all banged up, so Patterson adds much-needed depth to the Commanders' RB room.
Dec 26, 2023 2:50 PM EST
The Washington Commanders released running back Jaret Patterson on Monday, according to a source. There's still a chance that Patterson returns to Washington's practice squad to open up the 2023 regular season. He had eight carries for 51 yards in the preseason finale last week, but it still wasn't enough to keep him on the 53-man roster heading into Week 1. Behind Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson in the Commanders' backfield, the team also has rookie Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jonathan Williams and Derrick Gore. The 23-year-old Patterson saw 85 carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns while adding 10 receptions for an additional 73 yards in 20 games (one start) in his two seasons in D.C.
Aug 28, 2023 7:17 PM EST
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.
Jan 8, 2023 8:52 PM EST
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.
Jan 6, 2023 3:39 PM EST
The Commanders signed Patterson from the practice squad to their active roster Thursday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
Jan 5, 2023 8:36 AM EST
Patterson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Jan 3, 2023 12:06 PM EST
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