- Corey Kiner
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- Team ARI
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Sparse usage as rookie
Kiner tallied 12 carries for 58 yards and gathered in two of three targets for 15 yards without scoring a touchdown in four regular-season appearances in 2025. He also had one kick return for 22 yards.
Analysis: In a backfield that lost all of James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee) and Bam Knight (ankle) for the season at various points, Michael Carter (333 rushing yards) and Emari Demercado (312) ended up leading the Cardinals' ground game overall, and Kiner himself got some run over the last four games after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent back in May. Kiner maxed out at 14 offensive snaps in Week 18, and he enters the offseason as one of three running backs (also, Conner and…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 18 at 8:10pm by Rotowire.com
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One carry Sunday
Kiner took his only carry for two yards during Sunday's 37-14 loss in Cincinnati.
Analysis: One week removed from earning a career-high six rushes that he turned into 32 yards, the undrafted rookie logged just two offensive snaps in Week 17, with the aforementioned carry occurring in the middle of the second quarter. Kiner ranked third in the RB pecking order for the Cardinals behind Emari Demercado's 30 snaps and seven touches and Michael Carter's 23 and nine, respectively. Such a breakdown likely will continue in Arizona's regular-season finale Sunday at the Rams.
Published: Tue, Dec 30 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Piles up 32 rushing yards
Kiner carried six times for 32 yards while logging nine of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Kiner finished second on the team to only Michael Carter in both carries and yardage, but all of his touches were contained to one second-quarter drive that culminated in a Chad Ryland 25-yard field goal. Though Kiner was efficient with his opportunities, he still looks like he could be the third man on the running-back depth chart behind both Carter and Emari Demercado, both of whom saw more usage than Kiner in the second half of the contest.
Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed to Arizona
Kiner was signed off the Vikings' practice squad to the Cardinals' active roster Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Kiner joined the Vikings' practice squad in late September and was elevated for Minnesota's Week 10 loss to Baltimore, though he was a healthy scratch for that contest. The Cardinals waived Jermar Jefferson from the active roster and cut Sincere McCormick and Montrell Johnson from the practice squad, so the addition of Kiner helps bolster an Arizona backfield that consists of Bam Knight, Michael Carter, Emari Demercado (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee - IR).
Published: Tue, Dec 2 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands back on practice squad
The Vikings reverted Kiner to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Kiner was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he ended up being inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore. His elevation was insurance in case Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) was unable to play, but Jones ended up starting and logging a larger offensive snap count than usual. With that in mind, it doesn't seem likely Kiner will get elevated again for Week 11 against Chicago unless another injury hits the Vikings' backfield before then.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive against Baltimore
Kiner (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Kiner was elevated to the active roster Saturday for the scenario in which starting running back Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) was unable to suit up. With Jones active for Sunday's contest, Kiner ends up a healthy scratch against the Ravens.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Called up to active roster
The Vikings elevated Kiner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Kiner will join the Vikings' active roster for the first time this season after he signed with the team's practice squad in mid-September. His elevation gives the Vikings emergency depth in the backfield in case Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) is not cleared to play against the Ravens on Sunday.
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Minnesota
Kiner was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Kiner reached an injury settlement with the 49ers in late August after suffering an ankle injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. The running back will provide the team with an additional depth option while Aaron Jones (hamstring) is on injured reserve.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived with injury settlement
Kiner (ankle) was waived from injured reserve by the 49ers with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Kiner suffered a high-ankle sprain during the 49ers' second preseason game and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Due to his injury settlement, he'll be free to sign with a new team once he's healthy. The undrafted rookie posted 1,153 yards and four touchdowns on 204 carries (5.7 YPC) through 12 games at Cincinnati.
Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to IR with San Francisco
Kiner (ankle) reverted to injured reserve with the 49ers on Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kiner sustained a high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' preseason matchup with the Raiders on Saturday. He will now be sidelined for the entirety of the 2025 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with San Francisco and becomes a free agent.
Published: Thu, Aug 21 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by San Francisco
The 49ers waived/injured Kiner (ankle) on Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Kiner suffered a high-ankle sprain during the 49ers' preseason game against the Raiders. Assuming he clears waivers, Kiner will revert to the 49ers' injured reserve, which will force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
Published: Wed, Aug 20 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers high-ankle sprain
Kiner suffered a left high-ankle sprain in Saturday's preseason game versus Las Vegas, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Kiner rushed two times for 23 yards and caught his lone target for a gain of four yards prior to exiting. Kiner was drawing praise from Niners beat writers for his work during training camp this summer, but he's now dealing with what is typically a multi-week injury.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Carted off field
Kiner was carted off the field during the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders due to a left leg injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Kiner suffered the injury at the tail end of a 19-yard carry early in the second quarter. He was carted off the field after being checked on by trainers, and an update on the severity of his injury should be announced once he undergoes further tests. Jeff Wilson and Ke'Shawn Vaughn should handle the bulk of the 49ers' backfield snaps the rest of the way due to Kiner and Patrick Taylor (shoulder) both leaving Saturday with injuries.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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