Report: Patriots acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals for seventh-round pick

August 29, 2026 - 1:41pm

Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Kiner runs in the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

The New England Patriots are adding some depth to the running back room.

New England has reportedly acquired RB Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

Kiner, 24, joins the Patriots following his first year in the NFL with the Cardinals after going undrafted. The now-sophomore made four appearances in 2025, logging 12 rushing attempts for 58 yards.

The Cincinnati Bearcats product now joins a running back room in New England that includes Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson as the featured backs heading into the season.

Kiner played all four 2026 pre-season games with Arizona, racking up 180 rushing yards (second most in the NFL through the pre-season) and two touchdowns on 39 carries.

Report: Patriots acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals for seventh-round pick

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