Operating again Nyheim Hines, who hasn’t performed within the NFL the previous two seasons due to a knee harm, reached settlement on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, a supply advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Hines reached a deal after attempting out for the group Monday.
He first tore his left ACL whereas he was with the Buffalo Payments in July 2023 when he was struck by a private watercraft. Earlier than the harm, he was set to enter coaching camp as Buffalo’s main kick and punt returner.
Hines signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2024 however didn’t play final season due to his harm and was launched by the group in February.
Dashing is the point of interest of Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s recreation plan, which is why they drafted operating again Omarion Hampton within the first spherical regardless of signing veteran Najee Harris in free company.
Hines provides the Chargers an skilled operating again who’s completed on particular groups to compete with backups Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins, and Jaret Patterson. Undrafted Raheim Sanders has missed the previous three days of apply, and Hines’ signing makes the roster an uphill battle for the rookie.
Hines, 28, has collected 2,980 scrimmage yards and totaled 18 touchdowns in a profession that started with the Indianapolis Colts, who chosen him within the fourth spherical of the 2018 draft. He additionally has returned two punt returns and two kickoffs for scores.
ESPN’s Kris Rhim contributed to this report.
