Bawden was released by the Texans on Tuesday.
Bawden joined the Texans on Aug. 20 after being let go by the Jets in late July. He was competing against Andrew Beck for a fullback spot on the Texans' 53-man roster, but neither player made the cut. Bawden will look to bring his blocking ability elsewhere.
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Texans' Nick Bawden: Links up with Houston
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The Texans signed Bawden to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Bawden was let go by the Jets on July 30, one day after being reinstated from the active/PUP list due to an undisclosed injury. He appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Jets last year, finishing with two carries for four yards and one touchdown while catching three passes for 21 yards. Bawden will provide Houston depth at fullback with Andrew Beck sidelined with a calf injury.
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Nick Bawden: Let go by New York
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Bawden was released by the Jets on Tuesday.
Bawden was just activated off the PUP list Monday after dealing with an undisclosed injury but will now head to free agency. The 2018 seventh-round pick will look to catch on with another team after carrying the ball two times for four yards and a touchdown across 16 games for the Jets last season.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Moves off PUP list
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The Jets activated Bawden (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The San Diego State product had been sidelined with an undisclosed injury of late, but he's now passed his physical and moved past the issue. Bawden appeared in 16 regular-season games with the Jets last season, and he's expected to remain New York's top fullback once again in 2024.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Put on active/PUP list
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Bawden (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The fullback can be activated during training camp, per Cimini. Bawden signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets in January after playing in 16 regular-season games with the team last year. The 2018 seventh-round pick carried the ball twice last season and scored a touchdown.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Sticking around New York
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Bawden signed to a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official website reports.
Bawden spent all but one of the team's 17 games during the 2023 campaign as a member of their active roster and he'll now stick around for the offseason. The 27-year-old will look to operate as the team's primary fullback again in 2024.
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Nick Bawden: Back to practice squad
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The Jets reverted Bawden to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
In Sunday's win over the Patriots, Bawden played 29 snaps -- 15 on offense and 14 on special teams -- without recording a stat. He started the season on the Jets' active roster and was waived by the team on Dec. 20 before rejoining New York on the practice squad. Bawden appeared in 16 games and played 298 of his 420 snaps on special teams, accumulating four rushing yards and a touchdown on two carries while adding three catches for 21 yards.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Elevated to active roster
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Bawden was elevated to the Jets' active roster Saturday.
Bawden played eight offensive snaps (12 percent) and tallied one reception for eight yards in Week 17 before reverting to the practice squad. He also saw the field for 19 special teams plays (63 percent). The fullback will presumably be in line for a similar workload Sunday.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Adds third catch of season Thursday
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Bawden caught his lone target for eight yards in Thursday's 37-20 loss to the Browns.
Bawden was elevated from the practice squad Thursday, but he has spent most of the season on the Jets' roster, as this was his 15th appearance of 2023. The fullback has rushed twice for four yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 21 yards in 2023, flashing reliable hands on the rare occasions that his number gets called.
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Nick Bawden: Back to Jets' practice squad
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Bawden reverted to New York's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Bawden was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's 30-28 win over the Commanders, but he remained inactive for the contest. In all 14 of the Jets' prior games, Bawden had suited up, compiling 17 yards from scrimmage on four touches and playing 266 special-teams snaps.
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Nick Bawden: Back to New York on practice squad
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The Jets signed Bawden to their practice squad Friday, Billy Riccette of USA Today reports.
Bawden was waived by the Jets on Wednesday to open a spot on the roster for Aaron Rodgers (Achilles). With no listed fullback on the Jets' active roster, Bawden has a good chance of being elevated for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Nick Bawden: Let go by New York
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Bawden was waived by the Jets on Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official website reports.
Bawden has played in all 14 of New York's contests this season, but he'll now look for his next opportunity. The transaction opened a spot for quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) on the 53-man roster.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Gets fourth touch of 2023
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Bawden rushed once for three yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Texans.
Bawden registered his second rushing attempt of the season, with the first having gone for a one-yard touchdown back in Week 3 against the Patriots. The fullback has also caught both of his targets in 2023.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Makes first catch of 2023
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Bawden caught his only target for seven yards in Monday's 27-6 loss to the Chargers.
Bawden has one catch and one carry in eight appearances this season. The 27-year-old fullback plays almost exclusively in a blocking role.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Gets questionable tag for Sunday
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Bawden is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles with a calf injury.
After sitting out the Jets' first Week 6 practice Wednesday, Bawden upgraded to limited participation Thursday and then full activity Friday. He should have a good chance at suiting up Sunday, but his availability won't be confirmed until the Jets release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. The only fullback on the Jets' roster, Bawden has dressed for each of the team's first five games and scored a one-yard touchdown on his lone carry this season.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Scores first career TD
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Bawden scored a one-yard touchdown on his only carry in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Patriots.
Bawden scored his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter. The fullback has New York's only rushing touchdown through three weeks in 2023, while running backs Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook and Michael Carter have yet to find the end zone.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Re-signs after release
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Bawden re-signed with the Jets on Thursday after the team released him Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Bawden's return isn't exactly surprising, as the Jets didn't have a true fullback on the 53-man roster following his release. After missing the entire 2022 season, Bawden will work to bounce back in 2023. He stands to contribute mostly as a blocker, opening up lanes for Breece Hall (knee) and Dalvin Cook.
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Jets' Nick Bawden: Re-signs with New York
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The Jets re-signed Bawden (undisclosed) on Monday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.
Bawden missed the entirety of the 2022 season with an undisclosed injury but will look to bounce back next season. Currently the only fullback on the roster, the 26-year-old should have the opportunity to help open up holes for Breece Hall and the rest of the Jets backfield next year in addition to providing value as a special teamer.
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Nick Bawden: Back to practice squad
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Bawden reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Bawden was on the field for eight snaps on offense and 17 on special teams in the Week 11 loss to the Dolphins. He also hauled in his lone target of the day for 20 yards. Sunday's contest marked the second straight game he's appeared in for New York.
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Nick Bawden: Joins Jets' practice squad
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New York signed Bawden to the practice squad Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Bawden spent the entire 2020 season on injured reserve with the Lions. Now, he will get a chance to continue his development on the Jets' scout team.
