Cardinals trade Corey Kiner to Patriots ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals traded running back Corey Kiner to the New England Patriots for a 2028 seventh-round pick on August 29, 2026. The move comes as the Cardinals prepare for the 2026 NFL season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. With injuries affecting running backs Jeremiyah Love and James Conner, Kiner's departure clarifies the team's roster plans. The Cardinals will likely keep four running backs unless Conner starts the season on injured reserve, which could change their approach.
- •Cardinals trade Corey Kiner for a seventh-round pick.
- •Kiner's trade reduces uncertainty in the running back lineup.
- •Jeremiyah Love and James Conner are both nursing injuries.
- •The Cardinals play the Chargers in Week 1 on September 13.
- •Head coach Mike LaFleur begins his tenure this season.
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