What happened: Arizona received a 2028 seventh-round pick in the completed deal. Kiner, 24, entered the NFL with San Francisco in 2025 before stints with Minnesota and Arizona.
Why it matters: Arizona was likely to cut Kiner, per Mike Reiss, but 30 teams held waiver priority over New England. The trade eliminated that exposure before the 53-man roster deadline.
By the numbers: Kiner has 73 yards from scrimmage in four NFL games: 58 rushing yards on 12 carries and 15 receiving yards on two catches. He also returned one kickoff for 22 yards.
What to watch: New England must reduce its roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Kiner's role in the reworked backfield will come into focus after the deadline.