Chargers Make Unexpected Move: Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson Activated for Tonight’s Game—What It Means for the Team’s Future

Well, here’s a juicy twist that’s got the Chargers scrambling a bit—two fresh faces are being thrust into the backfield tonight against the Vikings, and it’s all because their usual running back lineup is as thin as ever. Just hours before kickoff, Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson made the leap from practice squad to active roster, filling gaps left by the sidelined Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris. With only Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins previously holding it down as the official backs, this sudden doubling gives the Chargers a fuller arsenal to lean on, even if they’re far from their dream setup. Injuries hitting hard, but hey—that’s the NFL grind for ya. LEARN MORE

The Chargers are short on running backs, so they’ve added two to the active roster for tonight’s game against the Vikings.

Practice squad running backs Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson were both elevated to the active roster four hours before kickoff.

The Chargers have only two running backs on the 53-player roster, Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins. Now they’ll have four to choose from against the Vikings.

Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris, who would be the Chargers’ top two running backs if healthy, are both on injured reserve.

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