Corey Kiner joins New England Patriots via trade from Arizona Cardinals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The New England Patriots acquired running back Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals shortly before the roster cut deadline. Kiner, who went undrafted out of LSU in 2025, previously spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings before joining the Cardinals' active roster last December. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel maintained interest in the player since the pre-draft process, leading to the trade move to secure him for the 53-man roster. During his preseason action with Arizona, Kiner recorded 39 carries for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Now in New England, the running back joins a backfield that includes Rhamondre Stevenson and enters a system where he hopes to contribute as a physical, four-quarter player.
- •New England acquired Corey Kiner via trade before the roster cut deadline.
- •Kiner previously played for the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Arizona Cardinals.
- •Coach Mike Vrabel tracked Kiner since his pre-draft evaluation in 2025.
- •Kiner recorded 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns during the preseason with Arizona.
- •The running back joins the Patriots' 53-man roster for the upcoming season.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — What Can Corey Kiner Bring to the Patriots As RB3?
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Kiner's long road to New England started with Mike Vrabel
"New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admitted to concerns about his team’s depth following their preseason finale. The Patriots relied heavily on backups throughout the preseason, hoping to build depth and uncover hidden contributors. After the run game struggled, Vrabel and his front office looked outside the building for running back depth. On August […] The post What Can Corey Kiner Bring to the Patriots As RB3? appeared first on The Lead.
"Running back Corey Kiner talked about his connection with Mike Vrabel before being traded to the Patriots.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:17 PMWhat Can Corey Kiner Bring to the Patriots As RB3?
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admitted to concerns about his team’s depth following their preseason finale. The Patriots relied heavily on backups throughout the preseason, hoping to build depth and uncover hidden contributors. After the run game struggled, Vrabel and his front office looked outside the building for running back depth. On August […] The post What Can Corey Kiner Bring to the Patriots As RB3? appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:30 PMCorey Kiner's long road to New England started with Mike Vrabel
Running back Corey Kiner talked about his connection with Mike Vrabel before being traded to the Patriots.
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