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Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

Bengals acquire RB Khalil Herbert from Bears to address need

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The Cincinnati Bengals acquired running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears on Tuesday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Herbert provides depth in the Bengals’ backfield with fellow running back Zack Moss dealing with a neck injury and deemed sidelined indefinitely by head coach Zac Taylor on Monday.

Chase Brown is the leading rusher for the Bengals but came out of a career day against the Raiders last week with bruised ribs. No other running back on the Cincinnati roster has a rushing attempt in 2024.

Herbert, 26, fell out of the RB rotation in Chicago with D’Andre Swift signing and Roschon Johnson emerging as a short-yardage option.

He rushed eight times for 16 yards with a touchdown with the Bears this season. He has rushed for 1,791 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 45 catches for 291 yards and two scores in 48 career games (12 starts) with the Bears.

Herbert was selected by the Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech.

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Cincinnati Bengals halfback Zack Moss (31) runs downfield in the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Bengals RB Zack Moss (neck) out indefinitely; TE Erick All tears ACL again

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss is out indefinitely with a neck injury, head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

Moss, signed as an unrestricted free agent in March, did not play last week after reporting the injury to the Bengals on Thursday. He did not practice Friday and was added to the injury report as doubtful.

He rushed for 242 yards (3.3 yards per carry) with a long gain of 16 in his first eight games with Cincinnati, adding 23 receptions for 187 yards and three total touchdowns.

Chase Brown emerged as the No. 1 back and might have cemented that role with a career day Sunday in a 41-24 win over the Raiders. Brown had a career-high 27 carries for 120 yards and caught a TD pass.

He leads the team with 105 carries for 479 yards and four rushing TDs in 2024. But Brown came out of the game with bruised ribs and no other running back on the roster has any carries this season.

Moss had 183 carries for 794 yards and seven total touchdowns with the Colts last season as the fill-in for injured starter Jonathan Taylor.

Taylor also confirmed tight end Erick All Jr. suffered a torn ACL on Sunday against the Raiders. He had 20 receptions this season. The injury to his right knee is a repeat of the injury he suffered at Iowa last season.

–Field Level Media

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) breaks away on a deep run in the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Reports: Bengals release RB Joe Mixon, to sign Zack Moss

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The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Joe Mixon and will replace him with Zack Moss, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday night.

Moss, who spent parts of the past two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract, per the reports. ESPN reported that Moss will get $4.525 million in the first year of the deal.

In seven seasons with Cincinnati, the 27-year-old Mixon amassed 6,412 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground. He ran for 1,034 yards and nine TDs in 2023, his fourth season with at least 1,000 rushing yards. He added 52 catches for 376 yards and three scores last season.

Mixon appeared in 97 games (88 starts) for the Bengals after being selected by them in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Moss, 26, took advantage of Jonathan Taylor’s limited availability last season and shined, rushing for 794 yards and five scores in 14 games (eight starts), all career highs. He has totaled 2,076 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground in 53 career games (11 starts) with the Buffalo Bills (2020-22) and Colts.

He also has 75 career receptions for 523 yards and four scores. Buffalo took Moss in the third round of the 2020 draft.

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Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (21) slides into the end zone for a touchdown while being chased by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker (38) during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer-USA TODAY Sports

Colts RB Zack Moss downgraded to out vs. Falcons

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Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the host Atlanta Falcons.

Moss initially was listed as questionable with a forearm injury after failing to participate in practice this week. He sustained the injury in a play during which he scored a receiving touchdown in Indianapolis’ 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last Saturday.

Star running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to return to action for the Colts (8-6) after suffering a thumb injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 26. The 2021 NFL rushing leader has missed Indianapolis’ past three games.

Moss, 26, has recorded career-high totals in carries (177), rushing yards (764) and rushing touchdowns (five) in 13 games this season. He also has 27 receptions for 192 yards and two scores.

Also on Saturday, the Colts elevated wide receiver Ethan Fernea and offensive tackle Jared Veldheer from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s contest.

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Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) hands off to running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor could return Week 16

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is close to being cleared to play after missing three games due to a thumb injury that required surgery.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Taylor is progressing and has a chance to be in the lineup this weekend for a Christmas Eve game at Atlanta.

The Colts (8-6) won for the fifth time in six games, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13 on Saturday, and played for the seventh time this season without Taylor.

“We’ll see how the week goes,” Steichen said. “He’s feeling good though.”

Taylor was injured during a Nov. 26 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and underwent surgery three days later.

After missing the first four games of the season due to a contract standoff and an ankle injury, Taylor has amassed 414 rushing yards and four touchdowns in seven games (five starts) this season. He also has 16 catches for 137 yards and one score.

Taylor has 5,194 yards from scrimmage and scored 41 touchdowns in 50 career games (46 starts). Taylor, 24, was the NFL rushing champion with 1,811 yards in his second season in the league.

Taylor’s return would be well-timed after backup running back Zack Moss exited Saturday’s win over Pittsburgh in the first half with an arm injury. Lead wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. also left following a vicious helmet-first hit that led to the ejection of Steelers safety Damontae Kazee.

Steichen said Sunday that Pittman is in the concussion protocol and is doing “good,” but wasn’t pleased after reviewing the hit again on film.

“It probably shouldn’t happen. He led with the crown of his helmet, and you never want to see that,” Steichen said.

–Field Level Media

Oct 10, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) runs against Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Bills RB Zack Moss clears concussion protocol

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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss cleared concussion protocol and is trending toward playing against the host New York Jets on Sunday, the team announced.

Moss, who was a limited participant in practice on both Thursday and Friday, was injured in Buffalo’s 9-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.

Moss, 23, has 65 carries for 233 yards with a team high-tying three touchdowns in seven games this season. He also has 18 receptions for 166 yards with a score.

Moss has 714 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 20 career games since being selected by the Bills in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Sep 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) runs with the ball in front of New York Jets defensive tackles Nathan Shepherd (97) and Steve McLendon (99) during the third quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Bills RB Moss (toe) out against Rams

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A toe injury will sideline Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Coach Sean McDermott announced Friday that Moss will be out. Moss, a third-round pick in the NFL draft in April, hasn’t practiced this week because of the injury.

In the first two games of his NFL career, Moss carried the ball 17 times for 48 yards to go with three catches for 16 yards and a touchdown.

Running back T.J. Yeldon will be active for the first time on the season. The Bills will play without linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips (quad) and starting tight end Dawson Knox (concussion protocol).

–Field Level Media