Jaret Patterson Joins Los Angeles Chargers’ Active Roster

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Jaret Patterson Joins Los Angeles Chargers’ Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially added running back Jaret Patterson to their active roster. This move comes after Patterson spent time on the practice squad. Alongside Patterson, the Chargers have signed Royce Freeman to their practice squad.

Background on Jaret Patterson

Jaret Patterson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He has participated in 21 career games, making one start, for both the Washington Commanders and the Chargers. This season, Patterson has played in four games. He has carried the ball 32 times, gaining 129 yards with an average of 4.0 yards per carry, including one touchdown.

Career Stats

Total rushing yards: 473
Total rushing attempts: 117
Career rushing average: 4.0 yards per carry
Career rushing touchdowns: 3
Receptions: 10
Receiving yards: 73
Receiving average: 7.3 yards per catch

Patterson’s journey includes impressive achievements during his college career at the University at Buffalo from 2018 to 2020. He was a two-time team captain and recorded three consecutive seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards. He holds notable records:

Most rushing touchdowns in program history: 52
Second in rushing yards: 3,884
15 games with 100 or more rushing yards

Record-Setting Performance

In 2019, Patterson set a school record with 1,799 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns. He matched this feat in the following season. His standout performance against Kent State in 2020 featured eight touchdowns, the highest for any FBS player in more than 25 years, earning him All-America honors and the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year award.

Royce Freeman’s Addition

Royce Freeman, a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, also joins the Chargers. He has played 79 regular-season games, including nine starts, across several teams: Denver, Carolina, Houston, and Los Angeles. His career statistics include:

Total rushing yards: 1,792
Total rushing attempts: 471
Average rushing yards: 3.8 per carry
Rushing touchdowns: 10
Receptions: 86
Receiving yards: 532
Receiving average: 6.2 yards per catch

Freeman’s collegiate success at the University of Oregon spanned four years, where he accumulated:

Total rushing yards: 5,621 (program record)
Total rushing touchdowns: 60 (program record)
100-yard rushing games: 31 (program record)
Total touchdowns: 64 (program record)
Total all-purpose yards: 6,435 (program record)

As a first-team All-Pacific 12 selection in 2015, Freeman set a single-season record with 1,836 rushing yards, showcasing his impressive skill set on the field.