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Nyheim Hines Fantasy Stats

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Running Back

Healthy
Height / Weight 5'8"  /  198 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Nov 12, 1996 (29)
Experience 6 seasons
Drafted 2018 NFL Draft, 4th Round, Pick #104 (Colts)
College North Carolina State

2025 Rankings (PPR)

Preseason -
Current RB133
Week14 -

Season Stats

RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS ATT YDS AVG TD REC TGTS YDS TD FUM LOST
2018IND1610.1160.9853143.726381425210
2019IND166.6105.9521993.824458320011
2020IND1612.1193.2893804.336376482400
2021IND176.6112.6562764.924057310132
2022BUF164.369.424331.413037241120
2025LAC3-0.1-0.22-2-1.00000000
Career 84 7.6 641.8 308 1200 3.9 10 240 309 1778 8 7 3

Game Log

RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS ATT YDS AVG TD REC TGTS YDS TD FUM LOST
Week 6Oct 12, 2025LACMIA0.0000000000
Week 7Oct 19, 2025LACIND0.0000000000
Week 8Oct 23, 2025LACMIN-0.22-2-1.00000000

Nyheim Hines News

Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Maxes Out Elevations, Will the Chargers Keep Him?

Los Angeles Chargers running back Nyheim Hines was elevated from the practice squad for the third time this season but made little impact in Thursday's 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Hines saw only seven snaps, four on offense and three on special teams, and finished with two carries for minus 2 yards. He was clearly behind Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson on the depth chart and has since returned to the practice squad. Now that Hines has reached the maximum number of elevations allowed from the practice squad, the Chargers must decide whether to sign him to the active roster to keep him available, as per NFL rules. With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Omarion Hampton (ankle) still sidelined, there's a possibility Hines gets signed. However, his limited usage on Thursday might suggest otherwise. Either way, he's off the fantasy radar heading into Week 9 against a struggling Tennessee Titans defense.
Oct 27   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Likely Elevated to Backup Role on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Nyheim Hines was elevated from the practice squad last week but only played on special teams, with no offensive snaps in the team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Hines is expected to be elevated once again, especially since fellow running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's quick turnaround against the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran will likely spell Kimani Vidal and primarily be used as a pass-catching back during the game. This will be Hines' third elevation from the practice squad, and after Thursday's game, he would need to be signed to the active 53-man roster to play in any more games this season. Hines probably won't see enough volume to matter in fantasy and can be safely kept on the bench.
Oct 23   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Elevated Heading into Sunday's Matchup Versus Miami

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Los Angeles Chargers elevated Nyheim Hines off the practice squad ahead of the Week 6 meeting with the Miami Dolphins, marking his first taste of regular-season action since 2022. Najee Harris (Achilles) is done for the rest of the season, and Omarion Hampton (ankle) will miss at least the next four contests. As a result, Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal are expected to split carries out of the backfield, presumably leaving Hines with the leftover scraps. It's unknown how long Hines will suit up for the Bolts moving ahead, especially if the team brings in another running back sometime soon. Either way, Haskins, Vidal, and Hines won't be relevant from a fantasy standpoint once Hampton is cleared to return.
Oct 12   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Chargers Signing Nyheim Hines for More Backfield Depth

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back Nyheim Hines to their practice squad on Tuesday after working him out, a source told Kris Rhim of ESPN. Hines was with the Chargers during training camp in the summer, so he has some familiarity with their offense already. He will have a chance to serve as the team's RB3 in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins behind Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal. Najee Harris (Achilles) is already out for the year, and now rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton (ankle) will have to miss at least four games after being put on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old Hines hasn't played in an NFL game since 2022 with the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills due to several knee injuries. He has mostly helped as a pass-catcher out of the backfield in his five-year NFL career, but for now, he can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
Oct 7   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Released by Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers announced that they have released running back Nyheim Hines from their practice squad. Hines, now 28 years old, was at his best as a pass-catching back with the Indianapolis Colts from 2018-21. He averaged 53 receptions per year during that span and exceeded the 60 mark twice. His production began tailing off when the Colts traded him to the Buffalo Bills during the 2022 season, though he did return a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns in a Week 18 win over the New England Patriots. Hines hasn't played in a regular-season game since then, though, as he missed both the 2023 and '24 campaigns after suffering a torn ACL in a jet-ski accident. He was unable to earn a roster spot with the Chargers during the preseason this summer, and now the organization will move on without him.
Sep 10   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Muffs Two Punts in Preseason Win

Los Angeles Chargers running back Nyheim Hines looked rusty in the team's 27-13 preseason win against the Saints. The 28-year-old returned to the league, signing a contract with the Chargers in July after a two-year absence following a jet-ski accident. Hines muffed two punt returns and fumbled one away. He also added 10 yards on four carries, busting out an impressive juke on one run. However, he appeared out of sync most of the game. Despite having flashed on special teams in the past, Hines will have to do a lot more to make the team in an extremely crowded backfield.
Aug 11   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Agrees With Chargers

Former Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines, who hasn't played in the NFL for the last two seasons due to a knee injury, reached an undisclosed agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old initially tore his left ACL in a jet-skiing accident after the 2022 season and missed all of 2023 and 2024 as a result. Before his injury, he was a useful pass-catching, change-of-pace option out of the backfield for the Colts and Bills. The Chargers are most likely adding Hines primarily as insurance for Najee Harris (eye), who is on the Non-Football Injury list to start training camp with a superficial eye injury that he suffered during a fireworks mishap. Hines is also known for his abilities as a returner on special teams, but for now, he'll strictly be RB depth for the Bolts with Harris not able to practice yet.
Jul 21   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Chargers

Nyheim Hines Working Out With Chargers Monday

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that veteran free-agent running back Nyheim Hines worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. News broke a few weeks back that the 28-year-old was looking to return to the NFL field, and it appears he's amassed interest from at least one squad. Hines hasn't suited up for a game since 2022 after tearing his ACL in a jet-ski accident. It's a noteworthy update, considering running back Najee Harris' (eye) recent fireworks mishap. Harris and rookie rusher Omarion Hampton seemed poised to handle a majority of the backfield work in 2025, taking into account the lack of viable depth behind them in Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal. While Hines may not pose too much of a threat between the tackles, his prowess as a receiver could threaten the aforementioned duo's ceiling.
Jul 21   
Nyheim Hines  • RB

Nyheim Hines Seeking Return to NFL

Veteran free-agent running back Nyheim Hines, who suffered a torn ACL in a jet-ski accident nearly two years ago, is seeking a return to the NFL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The former fourth-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2018 out of NC State posted 1,202 rushing yards, 1,778 receiving yards, and 18 total touchdowns through his first 81 career games with Indy and the Buffalo Bills. Hines spent last season on the Cleveland Browns roster but did not appear in a game after landing on the reserve/non-football injury list. The 28-year-old could have a tough path back toward meaningful NFL action, but his pass-catching skill set and veteran presence could make him an appealing acquisition for one of the 32 franchises.
Jul 8   
Nyheim Hines  • RB  •  Browns

Browns Release Nyheim Hines

The Cleveland Browns released running back Nyheim Hines (knee) on Tuesday. Hines has not played in an NFL game due to a torn ACL since 2022, when he split time with the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills. The Browns were hoping that the 28-year-old would be ready at some point in 2024, but that never came to pass and he spent all year on Injured Reserve. He'll now have to prove he's past his knee injury in order to get picked up by another team looking for a RB with pass-catching skills out of the backfield as depth at the position. The former fourth-rounder (104th overall) by the Colts in 2018 out of North Carolina State has 306 rushing attempts for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 240 receptions for 1,778 receiving yards and eight TDs in five NFL seasons. Even if Hines latches on with a new team for 2025, he won't be on the fantasy radar.
Feb 19   
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