Jul 21, 2025, 06:49 PM ET<\/p>\n
Running back Nyheim Hines<\/a>, who hasn’t played in the NFL the past two seasons because of a knee injury, reached agreement on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.<\/p>\n Hines reached a deal after trying out for the team Monday.<\/p>\n Hines first tore his left ACL while he was with the Buffalo Bills<\/a> in July 2023 when he was struck by a jet ski. Before the injury, he was set to go into training camp as Buffalo’s primary kick and punt returner.<\/p>\n Editor’s Picks<\/p>\n 2 Related<\/p>\n He signed with the Cleveland Browns<\/a> in 2024 but did not play last season because of his injury and was released by the team in February.<\/p>\n Running backs are the focal point of Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s game plan, which is why they drafted running back Omarion Hampton<\/a> in the first round despite signing veteran running back Najee Harris<\/a> in free agency.<\/p>\n Hines gives the Chargers an experienced running back who is accomplished on special teams to compete with backup running backs Kimani Vidal<\/a>, Hassan Haskins<\/a>, and Jaret Patterson<\/a>. Undrafted rookie running back Raheim Sanders<\/a> has missed the past three days of practice, and Hines’ signing makes the roster an uphill battle.<\/p>\n