Joshua Kelley RB FA Tue 2/18/25 3:43 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
Kelley appeared in three regular-season games for the Titans in 2024, getting one carry for two yards.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley latched on with Tennessee in mid-October after being unable to make the Giants' 53-man roster out of training camp. The UCLA product started on the practice squad but spent much of the campaign as a healthy scratch after signing with their active roster in November. Headed for free agency this spring, Kelley's prior success with the Chargers will likely land him an opportunity to play again in 2025.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Sun 12/1/24 1:00 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
Kelley (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's matchup versus Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley was active last week against Houston with Tyjae Spears held out while in concussion protocol. However, Kelley logged only two offensive snaps and didn't get a touch in that game, and he won't suit up Sunday versus the Commanders with Spears back in action.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Sun 11/10/24 2:43 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
Kelley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley was signed to the active roster Nov. 2 to provide depth in the Titans' backfield. However, his services will not be needed Sunday as Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears and Julius Chestnut will all play.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Sat 11/2/24 4:59 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
The Titans signed Kelley off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley was released by the Giants at the end of training camp, but he managed to catch on with the Titans' practice squad Oct. 15. With Tyjae Spears (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots and lead back Tony Pollard (foot) listed as questionable, Kelley could see some snaps out of the backfield in a rotational role.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Mon 10/28/24 9:20 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
Kelley reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley was active for Sunday's loss to the Lions with Tyjae Spears (hamstring) out but didn't see any playing time. Kelley could be elevated again Week 9 versus the Patriots if Spears remains sidelined.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Sat 10/26/24 3:03 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
The Titans elevated Kelley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will get a chance to make his debut in a Tennessee uniform during Sunday's game against the Lions. With Tyjae Spears (hamstring) ruled out for Week 8, Kelly is set to work in the No. 3 role behind Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Tue 10/15/24 5:20 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
The Titans signed Kelley to the practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Chargers, and he finished the 2023 regular season with 107 carries for 405 yards and two touchdowns while adding eight catches (on 12 targets) for 32 yards. He spent most of the offseason as a free agent before signing with the Giants during training camp, but the 2020 fourth-round pick was unable to make the 53-man roster. Kelley could be elevated to the Titans' active roster as early as Week 7 against the Bills due to Tyjae Spears being listed as week-to-week with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Colts on Sunday. If Kelley is indeed elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, he would serve as the Titans' No. 3 running back behind Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Sun 8/25/24 2:28 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
The Giants released Kelley on Sunday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley was a free agent for most of the offseason after playing in all 17 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2023, finishing with 405 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 107 carries. He caught on with the Giants on Aug. 15, and in his last preseason outing Saturday against the Jets, he rushed for 40 yards on eight carries. Kelley will look to sign with another team in need of backfield depth.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Thu 8/15/24 7:12 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
The Giants signed Kelley on Thursday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley spent much of the offseason as a free agent after his contract with the Chargers expired back in March. He wasn't retained by Los Angeles' new coaching staff after Kelley amassed a 320-1,148-6 rushing line across four seasons with the Bolts. It's less than ideal to join a team this deep into camp, but Kelley will try to impress the Giants over the next couple weeks ahead of the regular season.
Joshua Kelley RB FA Mon 1/8/24 10:46 PM
Joshua Kelley
RB FA
Kelley tallied two carries for one yard in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Chiefs. He finished the season with 107 carries for 405 yards and two touchdowns to go along with an additional eight receptions for 32 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Kelley played 18 offensive snaps Sunday, his most playing time since Week 13. It's unclear why he suddenly jumped over Isaiah Spiller, who was a healthy inactive despite three straight weeks of relief play, but neither backup running back really did much when Austin Ekeler was healthy. Kelley finished the 2023 season with a career-high 405 rushing yards in large part due to a four-week stretch to begin the season where he operated as the starter with the aforementioned Ekeler sidelined, but he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry across 57 carries. The 26-year-old enters the offseason an unrestricted free agent and might not be a candidate to return to Los Angeles given an entire coaching and front office upheaval.