Who’s returning
Ashton Jeanty had a promising, yet difficult rookie campaign.
While navigating multiple offensive line combinations and a midseason offensive coordinator change, the 2025 first-rounder still led all rookies in rushing yards (975) and scrimmage yards (1,321). He was equally valuable as a pass catcher, adding 55 receptions and five receiving touchdowns. Jeanty’s five touchdown grabs were tied with receiver Tre Tucker for the second-most on the team.
“Just focusing in more on the details,” Jeanty said of his mentality going into Year 2, “what the defense is doing, how we’re blocking things, coverage, all that type of stuff. So, it’s definitely slowing down, and I think it’s also just repetition as well. The more you rep it, the more the game slows down.”
The other two running backs returning are Chris Collier and 2024 sixth-round pick Dylan Laube. Collier signed a reserve/future contract in January after spending part of last season on the practice squad. Laube saw limited carries in 2025, but played a bigger role on special teams. He averaged 25.9 yards per kick return and his 855 yards off kick returns ranked 10th in the league.
