Chargers Elevate RB Jaret Patterson to Active Roster Amid Backfield Injuries

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed running back Jaret Patterson off the practice squad to their 53-man roster, providing depth after Kimani Vidal suffered a neck injury. Patterson has already appeared in four games for the Chargers this season, accumulating 32 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown. He also played one game for the team last season and made 20 appearances for Washington earlier in his career. Royce Freeman was signed to the practice squad. Omarion Hampton has reclaimed the top backfield role, with Hassan Haskins also available for Week 17 against the Texans.