Nyheim Hines

The Indianapolis Colts traded Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday for running back Zack Moss and a conditional 2023 sixth-round draft pick.

The Bills have needed depth at safety since [Micah Hyde](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15960/micah-hyde) suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 2. McKissic](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2572861/jd-mckissic) before he decided to re-sign with the Commanders. The team drafted running back [James Cook](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4379399/james-cook) in the second round, to fill a role as a receiving threat, and he has been developing over the course of the season. Singletary also has the second-most receptions on the team (23) and has averaged 8 yards per reception this season, but his role going forward should be more focused on the ground game with the addition of Hines. Safety [Jordan Poyer](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15979/jordan-poyer) left the team's Week 8 victory over the [Green Bay Packers](/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers) with an elbow injury. Hines is averaging 2 yards per carry on 18 carries. His best receiving performance came in this past week's game against the [Green Bay Packers](/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers) with a 41-yard reception. So far in 2022, he's playing just 30% of offensive snaps -- a career low. Additionally, his carries dropped by 33 from 89 in 2020 to 56 last season. He has averaged 11.8 yards per return in his career. This season the fourth-round pick out of NC State has 25 receptions for 188 yards on a struggling Colts offense that saw quarterback [Matt Ryan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11237/matt-ryan) benched for [Sam Ehlinger](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241820/sam-ehlinger).

Hines has 25 catches for 188 yards this season, and he's averaging 10.1 yards per punt return.

In Sunday’s loss to Washington, Hines played his most varied role of the season — five carries for 20 yards and a touchdown, two catches for 29 yards — but it was a role he’s played his entire time in Indianapolis. Indianapolis is much more likely to fill Hines’s role by increasing the opportunities for second-year back Deon Jackson, who has rushed 30 times for 100 yards and caught 14 passes for 108 yards this season, including a 10-catch performance in the win over the Jaguars three weeks ago. The Colts had promised to get Hines more involved this offseason, one year after his touches dropped into a tie for his smallest workload in Indianapolis with Carson Wentz at the helm. “Would we like to have Nyheim be up there as far as, at the end of the season, when you tally up who has the catches, do we want Nyheim to kind of be one of those top three guys? The trade comes a little more than a year after signing Hines to a three-year extension worth $18.6 million. Hines had been given 35.2 percent of the snaps in his six healthy games this season, catching 25 passes for 188 yards, carrying the ball 18 times for 36 yards and averaging 10.1 yards per return as the team’s primary punt return.

Running back Nyheim Hines was traded to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for Zack Moss, who joins Indianapolis as a backup to Jonathan Taylor, Colts owner Jim ...

The dynamic running back was frustrated by his lack of usage the past two seasons and the Colts' struggles so far in 2022.

A year after finishing 10th in the league in yards before contact (1.69 per rush), the Colts are third-worst in that category this season (1.07 per rush). “I think I’ve done everything the Colts and the offensive staff has asked of me,” he said before the 2021 season when asked about his inconsistent involvement on offense. From 2018 to 2020, Hines caught more passes (170) in his first three seasons than any running back in team history, topping the previous mark set by Marshall Faulk. And each year we’re restarting and have to turn the page.” “It’s just frustrating,” he said after the game, speaking of the offense as a whole. The Colts’ offense remains one of the worst in the league — 30th in scoring, 27th in rushing, 26th in red zone efficiency — and losing Hines will only make things more difficult the rest of the way, especially with a young quarterback in Ehlinger. The holes that were there a year ago simply aren’t there now. But it was more of the same through eight games: Hines has 43 touches, around seven per game, for 229 yards. Trade negotiations began Monday, a day after Hines scored the Colts’ lone touchdown in a one-point loss to the Commanders, and the team wrapped up the deal shortly before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. The constant shuffling at quarterback certainly hasn’t helped. I think it’s worth it to consider drafting him.” After five years on the QB carousel — from Andrew Luck to

Hines will head to Buffalo in a package that includes Zack Moss going to Indianapolis. The Bills are trading Moss and a conditional sixth-round pick to the ...

[Sam Ehlinger](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EhliSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)). [Christian McCaffrey](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Alvin Kamara](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KamaAl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). Moss will be part of the team’s [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaylJo02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) backup crew. [rich for the ex-Carolina star and did not make an offer](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/10/bills-never-made-christian-mccaffrey-offer). The Bills then drafted [James Cook](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) in Round 2 this year. [Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) The team asked the Saints about Kamara recently, but New Orleans — which has not otherwise been linked to trading the five-time Pro Bowler — [rebuffed that inquiry](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/10/saints-unlikely-to-trade-rb-alvin-kamara-bills-overtures-rebuffed). It will be interesting to see how the Bills use Cook now that Hines is in this [Devin Singletary](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SingDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)-fronted mix. [Marlon Mack](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MackMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaylJo02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), catching at least 40 passes in each of his four full seasons. McKissic](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McKiJ.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) agreement did not lead to a finalized contract. McKissic reneged [on the deal and went back to Washington](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/03/j-d-mckissic-returning-to-washington). [Nyheim Hines](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HineNy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) is Buffalo-bound, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on [Hines will head to Buffalo in a package that includes ](https://cdn.profootballrumors.com/files/2021/05/USATSI_15393317.jpg) [Zack Moss](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MossZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) going to Indianapolis.

The fifth-year running back out of N.C. State has recorded 224 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown in seven games played this year. He has served primarily ...

The Colts also get dinged for only getting a late-round pick and a backup running back for Hines. In return, the Colts received a draft pick and a running back who averaged a career-high 5.4 yards per carry for the Bills this season. Hines is a solid addition, but the Bills were unable to get either Christian McCaffrey or Kareem Hunt (or remained in Cleveland) at the deadline. If the Colts were to part ways with Hines, [Deon Jackson](/nfl/players/2866237/deon-jackson/) and [Phillip Lindsay](/nfl/players/2079084/phillip-lindsay/) are two other backs who have carried the rock for Reich this season behind starter Jonathan Taylor. [Nyheim Hines](/nfl/players/2183832/nyheim-hines/) is headed to Buffalo. [famously urged](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-frank-reich-says-he-would-draft-rb-nyheim-hines-in-fantasy-football-this-year/) [Fantasy football](/fantasy/football/) owners to draft Hines this year, but he is averaging just 32 scrimmage yards per game.

The Colts traded running back Nyheim Hines to the Bills, the teams announced Tuesday. Indianapolis received running back Zack Moss and a conditional 2023 ...

[Josh Allen](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/josh-allen-9zLTUSPpy6pFa4xs/) leads all QBs (min. As it stands, Hines will likely mix into the backfield committee in a larger capacity than Moss was, dragging down the values of [Devin Singletary](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/devin-singletary-9Ps1MFRXoDMzHOvl/) and James Cook in the process. There was also some interest in Breece Hall if the Bills had moved out of the first round, along with trade interest in [Christian McCaffrey](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/christian-mccaffrey-FSp2bTsEwxXRf1oa/) and [Alvin Kamara](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/alvin-kamara-P97exASS2fLu1NYP/) this month. As an RB deriving most of his value via the passing game, we’d have preferred he remain in Indy, where the Colts have averaged 30 more completions to RBs than Buffalo the past two seasons, and outpace the Bills in that department by a 61-35 advantage this season. Hines is making $2 million this season and is owed $10.3 million combined in 2023 and 2024. Indianapolis received running back [Zack Moss](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/zack-moss-kAHZyHA4G8rn5Y8V/) and a conditional 2023 sixth-round pick in exchange. McKissic](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jd-mckissic-JZWzfWf6wHUxcPXD/) this offseason before he returned to the Commanders, and then they drafted [James Cook](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/james-cook-yynfZqHDAdhkOwK4/) in the second round after trading back. This season was on track to be another underwhelming campaign with just 42 touches for 224 yards and one touchdown in seven games. Hines showed his potential when he was involved in the offense, but how much he’d be used varied year-to-year and was only exacerbated by the team’s revolving door of starting quarterbacks. Hines was supposed to be a big part of the Colts’ offense this season. [Jaguars](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/jaguars/) running back Travis Etienne during his draft year but he went ahead of the Bills’ pick. The receiving back search has been an ongoing theme for Bills general manager Brandon Beane, and now Hines fills the void.

Indianapolis received running back Zack Moss in return from Buffalo.

[Bradley Chubb Shares Reaction to Blockbuster Trade to Dolphins](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/11/01/bradley-chubb-reacts-trade-to-dolphins-from-broncos?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Fantasy Impact: Dolphins Trade for Jeff Wilson Jr. Then, after blowing a nine-point fourth-quarter lead against Washington, [the team fired offensive coordinator Marcus Brady](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/11/01/colts-fire-offensive-coordinator-marcus-brady) on Tuesday. [the decision to bench quarterback Matt Ryan](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/10/24/colts-bench-matt-ryan-history-repeat) and let rookie Sam Ehlinger get his first NFL start vs. From 49ers](https://www.si.com/fantasy/2022/11/01/trade-impact-jeff-wilson-jr-dolphins-49ers?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Report: Dolphins Trade for 49ers RB Jeff Wilson Jr.](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/11/01/49ers-trade-jeff-wilson-jr-dolphins-draft-pick?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) He has the fifth most receiving yards by a running back in the league since the 2018 season. [Bills](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/buffalo-bills) acquired running back [Nyheim Hines](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/nyheim-hines) in a trade with the [Colts](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/indianapolis-colts), Indianapolis [owner Jim Irsay announced Tuesday](https://twitter.com/JimIrsay/status/1587539697835835395?s=20&t=Fkh8o6NUx2DSvWYBp5-gmA).

The Indianapolis Colts traded Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills and it'll be tough for fans to watch Hines' career blossom away from Indy.

Every time Hines makes a big play for Buffalo, behind the smiles of Colts fans will be a reminder that Indianapolis didn’t utilize his skill set properly and that’s why he’s now balling for another team. It’s a safe bet to assume Hines will become a big playmaker with the Bills. That is why Hines’ future is going to be bittersweet for Indy’s fans. For four and a half seasons with the Colts, he has repeatedly shown the type of explosive weapon he is but he remained underused by Indy, even after [Frank Reich promised](https://horseshoeheroes.com/2022/05/26/frank-reich-colts-player-draft-fantasy-nyheim-hines/) to the world that he would be more involved this season. He definitely found that better opportunity with the Buffalo Bills. He didn’t make a big fuss about it but he did go to the team to request a possible move.

Here's what Indianapolis Colts RB Nyheim Hines said after he was traded to the Buffalo Bills.

Zack Moss also was acquired as a part of the deal, but it remains to be seen what his role will look like. Thank you Colts Nation, my teammates, and the entire organization for the last 5 years. While Hines was understandably growing frustrated with the constant cycle of quarterbacks, this was a move that was likely best for both sides.

The 2022 NFL trade deadline was fast and furious. The Buffalo Bills got in on the fun. The Bills (6-1) made two trades. Buffalo sent running back Zack Moss ...

They also made a second deal, re-acquiring safety Dean Marlowe [from the Atlanta Falcons.](https://billswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/01/buffalo-bills-dean-marlowe-trade-atlanta-falcons/) The 2022 NFL trade deadline was fast and furious. [to the Indianapolis Colts](https://billswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/01/buffalo-bills-trade-colts-nyheim-hines-zack-moss/) for running back Nyheim Hines.

The Buffalo Bills acquired running back Nyheim Hines in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the 2022 NFL trade deadline.

Hines shared a video to his social media account on Instagram back in college. Hines took a hit against the Denver Broncos on Oct. Which is a bit funny since he does not overshare things on social media. Hines played for the Wolf Pack at the University of North Carolina. He recorded a 4.38 second time, amongst the top in his draft class. Hines, 25, was a fourth-round pick of the Colts in 2018. He didn’t look good getting back up, but Hines is now thankfully OK. doing laundry when the Colts picked him. I’m a competitor, I wanted to get drafted, I didn’t want to be the ninth running back taken,” Hines said. In his five-year career, Hines has 235 receptions for 1,7325 yards. Also getting Hines in space: Returns. Time will tell how Buffalo gets to see him on the field.

The Buffalo Bills made a last-minute splash during Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, acquiring Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines.