Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Tue 9/23/25 7:37 PM

The Vikings cut Valladay from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The decision to cut Valladay corresponds with the Vikings signing fellow running back Corey Kiner to the practice squad. Valladay last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, when he played on special teams in his lone game. He'll look to join a team in need of a running back who can also serve on special teams.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Wed 8/27/25 8:18 PM

Valladay was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay went unclaimed on waivers after being cut by Minnesota on Tuesday, and he will now stick around as a member of the team's practice unit. The running back will look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Tue 8/26/25 11:32 AM

The Vikings waived Valladay on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay signed with Minnesota late in camp and played 28 offensive snaps in the final preseason game, rushing eight times for 39 yards. The 27-year-old running back has appeared in one career regular-season contest but has yet to log an NFL rushing attempt.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Mon 8/18/25 7:28 PM

Valladay is in line to sign with the Vikings, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The running back spent time on the Jets' and Saints' practice squads last season and stuck with New Orleans through June, when he was waived. Valladay has never played on an offensive snap in his career and last appeared in an NFL game in 2023 with the Jets. The Minnesota running back depth chart is led by veteran Aaron Jones and free-agent signing Jordan Mason, but it does thin out after that, giving Valladay perhaps a fighting chance of earning a roster spot.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Fri 6/20/25 1:23 PM

New Orleans waived Valladay on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay hasn't logged a regular-season appearance since he suited up for one game with the Jets in 2023, playing no snaps on offense and 12 snaps on special teams. He spent time on New York's and New Orleans' practice squads last season and will now look for a new landing spot in the league.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Mon 1/6/25 7:49 PM

The Saints signed Valladay to a reserve/future contract Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay was cut from the Jets' practice squad mid-September, but he caught on with the Saints in early November and remained on the practice squad for the rest of the 2024 regular season. Valladay last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, during which he played in Week 18 against the Patriots and played 12 snaps on special teams. The 26-year-old running back out of Arizona State is set to spend time with the Saints during OTAs and minicamp and will attempt to earn a roster spot during training camp next summer.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Tue 11/5/24 7:03 PM

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Tuesday that the Saints are set to sign Valladay to the practice squad.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay was with the Jets' practice squad at the beginning of the regular season, but he was cut Sept. 11. Now with the Saints, he could be elevated to the active roster with Kendre Miller (hamstring) on injured reserve and Jamaal Williams working through a groin injury.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Wed 9/11/24 6:14 PM

The Jets cut Valladay from their practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay was dropped due to the Jets' need for offensive line depth, but there's a chance he rejoins the team's practice squad later in the season, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The second-year running back out of Arizona State recorded over 2,200 rushing yards across his final two collegiate seasons, so he has a chance to be picked up by another team as well.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Wed 8/28/24 4:18 PM

The Jets are signing Valladay to their practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year running back out of Arizona State was waived by the Jets just two days ago, but the team has now decided to bring him back as a practice squad player. Valladay appeared in only one game for the Jets during his rookie campaign and did not record a stat.

Xazavian Valladay
RB FA
Mon 8/26/24 4:47 PM

The Jets waived Valladay on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Valladay spent his entire 2023 campaign with the Jets, appearing in one game and failing to record a stat on just 12 total snaps. The Arizona State product racked up over 2,200 rushing yards during his final two collegiate seasons, so he has a chance at finding a spot on to another team's practice squad heading into 2024.