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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Jets are signing RB Khalil Herbert to their active roster off the Seahawks’ practice squad. This move comes in correspondence with the Jets placing RB Braelon Allen on injured reserve with a sprained MCL.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

Seahawks to sign much-needed help at RB position

Khalil Herbert‘s free agency stay will end, and the former Chicago Bears starting running back is headed for a fourth team in 11 months.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Texans Worked Out Four Including RB Khalil Herbert

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans worked out four players on Tuesday. The full list includes: CB M.J. Devonshire RB Khalil Herbert DB Tysheem Johnson DB Julius Wood Herbert, 26, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bears out of Virginia Tech back in 2021.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Titans Worked Out Five Including RB Khalil Herbert

The Tennessee Titans officially hosted five free agents for tryouts on Friday including veteran RB Khalil Herbert. The full list includes: LB Andrew Farmer RB Khalil Herbert OL Nate Lynn LB Grayson Murphy LB Benton Whitley Herbert, 26, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bears out of Virginia Tech back in 2021.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Colts sign former second-round pick to their practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts have signed a former second-round pick to their practice squad.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Colts Sign RB Ameer Abdullah, Cut RB Khalil Herbert

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed RB Ameer Abdullah and released RB Khalil Herbert in a corresponding move. Both transactions are to the practice squad. Abdullah, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Lions back in 2015.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 6

Colts RB Predicted to Be 'Sleeper Weapon' for Next Season

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

The Colts Would be Wise to Draft This Position in 2025

Last week it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts signed former Chicago Bears running back, Khalil Herbert. While getting someone to help bolster the running game was needed, the buck cannot stop with just Jonathan Taylor and Herbert.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 16

Colts Have a Top Backfield for 2025

When the Indianapolis Colts signed former Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert the backfield situation for Shane Steichen immediately improved.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 15

Colts Sign Former Bears Offensive Playmaker: Film

The Indianapolis Colts ' spending spree is off of the rails at this point, as Chris Ballard has signed yet another veteran player to a contract. This time, they nabbed Khalil Herbert, a running back with nearly 2,000 career rushing yards.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 14

How Khalil Herbert Signing Helps Colts Keep Options Open at RB

The Indianapolis Colts and former Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert have agreed to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / March 12

Bengals' trade deadline addition finds new home after underwhelming stint in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals had relatively high hopes when they traded for Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert prior to the trade deadline last season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 12

Colts Sign Speedy Playmaking Running Back

The Indianapolis Colts are signing elusive and game-breaking running back Khalil Herbert, formerly with the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals . This is the perfect backup for what Shane Steichen needs in the backfield with Jonathan Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 7

Sources: Running Back Khalil Herbert to Make Cincinnati Bengals Debut on Thursday Night vs Baltimore Ravens

Khalil Herbert will make his Bengals debut on Thursday night against the Ravens, league sources confirmed. Cincinnati traded a seventh-round pick to Chicago on Tuesday morning in exchange for Herbert.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / November 5

Bengals fans will love Khalil Herbert's message immediately after trade to Cincinnati

Well, that didn't take long. Shortly after it was announced that the Cincinnati Bengals traded for Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears prior to the 2024 NFL trade deadline, the fourth-year running back took to social media to share a simple message.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears: Khalil Herbert sends three-word celebration after being traded from team

Running back Khalil Herbert appears happy to be away from the Chicago Bears. The fourth-year running back posted a message on social media following news of his trade on Tuesday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

Bengals acquiring RB from Bears following Zack Moss injury

Rumored to be on the trade block, this tailback will be on the move on deadline day.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Khalil Herbert has permission to seek trade before the 2024 NFL trade deadline

In an interesting move, the Chicago Bears have granted Khalil Herbert and his agent permission to seek a trade before the 2024 trade deadline according to recent reports.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 27, 2024

Khalil Herbert on the move? RB may find new landing spot after being listed as inactive against Washington

From an official statement from the Chicago Bears, Khalil Herbert, among other rumored players up for trade, are inactive this week against the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 18, 2024

Chicago dismisses Minnesota’s trade talks for Khalil Herbert

Third-year GM Ryan Poles is no stranger to a near-deadline trade. After making such trades in each of his previous seasons, we are not terribly surprised to get wind of Bears trade rumors this time around.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2024

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 18, 2024

Bears likely to retain RB Khalil Herbert

Shortly after minicamp ended in June, we heard that Bears running back Khalil Herbert could be on the roster bubble. That no longer appears to be the case.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 31, 2024

Khalil Herbert's Reaction to Being Returned to Backup Duties

Running back Khalil Herbert has a chip on his shoulder. If any Bears player had one, it should probably be Herbert. However, Herbert says it would be there even if GM Ryan Poles hadn't brought in a running back D'Andre Swift to take away his starting job.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / June 21, 2024

Bears offensive weapon might be on the roster bubble?

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NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / March 28, 2024

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