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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Battle Red Blog

RB cut from 53-man roster and placed on practice squad; identified as a roster snub despite being homegrown talent. Vulnerable to being claimed by other teams off the practice squad, as any franchise can add him to their 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Waived as part of Texans' initial 53-player roster cuts.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Battle Red Blog

Whittington has been the only positive on the offense all preseason and is a gritty runner whose health has been his biggest asset. The source projects him to earn a roster spot and threaten Jawhar Jordan's RB3 spot, though he suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game against the Raiders whose severity is yet to be determined.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Noah Whittington carried the ball 9 times for just 11 yards (1.2 yards per carry) and added 1 catch for 12 yards in preseason week 2, showing inefficient rushing production.

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PositiveValueAug 21, 2026Windy City Gridiron

The source ranked Whittington #7 on his 2026 RB rankings pre-draft, but he was the only back on that list to go undrafted. Houston scooped him up, but he's currently behind former Bear David Montgomery, 2nd-year player Woody Marks, and former 6th-rounder Jawhar Jordan. The source states he would be thrilled if Chicago brought him in if Houston lets him go, and identifies him as one of the top 3 most talented backs the Bears could add.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

RB Noah Whittington was targeted by Davis Mills and had a few nice runs in the second quarter; the source identifies him as one of the stars of the game alongside Wade Woodaz and Marlin Klein.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Battle Red Blog

RB was targeted by Davis Mills in the second quarter and had a few nice runs in the second quarter; the source identifies him as one of the stars of the game, suggesting he may be in the mix for depth at running back.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Whittington got 14 touches in Houston's preseason opener and should be in store for another busy outing after Josh Pitsenberger (ankle) was placed on IR following nine carries last week. David Montgomery and Woody Marks are both likely to be rested, while Jawhar Jordan (hip) and British Brooks (hand) are both banged up, leaving Whittington and Owen Wright as the only options to see sizable workloads in this game at RB for the Texans.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Whittington was RB1 with David Montgomery and Woody Marks getting the night off in the Texans' preseason game, indicating primary backup role.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

RB Noah Whittington recorded 13 carries for 40 yards in the Chargers @ Texans preseason game.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Battle Red Blog

Gets the start; pitch play demonstrates good knowledge of his streets with downhill running in space being where he shines; running a bit frantic and high, needs to settle in and trying too much; needs to block better to protect Mills; later noted as still a bit frantic and hasn't closed the gap on being RB3 today; needs to stretch plays out with patience being an important complement to his game.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gets the start; the pitch play demonstrates a good knowledge of his streets with downhill running in space being where he shines. Running a bit frantic and high, needs to settle in and is trying too much; needs to block better to protect Mills. Later noted as still a bit frantic and hasn't closed the gap on being RB3 today; needs to stretch plays out with patience being an important complement to his game.

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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked RB18 in superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings with ADP of 7.0; positioned as a late-round running back prospect.

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PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026Battle Red Blog

Delivered a solid preseason performance with 11 carries for 35 yards; the source notes this is respectable production in the context of roster competition, though not at the level of historical comparisons like Arian Foster.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie RB from Oregon competing for the RB4 spot in preseason against the Chargers with lead backs Montgomery and Marks sidelined or getting minimal snaps. The source highlights Whittington's 5'8", 203 lb bowling-ball frame, shocking acceleration, and contact balance as comparable to Jawhar Jordan's profile. Head coach DeMeco Ryans praised him directly: "Noah seems to make a play every day. He has a really good feel for pressing blocks and his vision. Just knowing when to cut, when to take the ball outside, when to…you know, make a cut back up inside. You feel a guy… I see a guy who plays with really great vision, great feel at the running back spot." The source identifies a breakout preseason performance as the next box to check for sneaking onto the 53-man roster as a potential RB3/RB4 depth piece behind Woody Marks.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026Battle Red Blog

Undrafted rookie RB from Oregon is the source's favorite backup RB candidate in preseason competition against Chargers; praised for bowling-ball frame (5'8", 203 lbs.), shocking acceleration, otherworldly contact balance, and ability to launch forward when finding openings—similar to Jawhar Jordan's profile. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Whittington "seems to make a play every day" with great vision and feel for pressing blocks and cutting decisions. With third-string Jawhar Jordan sidelined (hip flexor strain) and fourth-stringer British Brooks recovering from hand surgery, Whittington will get significant preseason snaps and has training camp hype; source sees him as potential depth piece behind Woody Marks if he breaks out tonight.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Listed as a second-tier player to watch in Thursday's preseason games with the Texans.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Battle Red Blog

Whittington is Jawhar Jordan's biggest competition for the RB3 role. His downhill running style fits what the Texans are looking for, positioning him as a challenger to Jordan's roster spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

UDFA Noah Whittington shows steady improvement at RB but remains outside the 53-man roster prediction. The source notes the running back group is still one of the weakest position groups despite Whittington's progress.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Battle Red Blog

UDFA Noah Whittington shows steady improvement at RB but is cut from the 53-man roster prediction. The source notes the running back group remains one of the weakest position groups despite Whittington's progress.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Facing significant depth chart competition; the source identifies Whittington as one of the most interesting fates in training camp, noting he is incredibly talented but could either be off the team or in serious jeopardy come September.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie from Oregon offers a similar rushing style to Jawhar Jordan but is more scheme-agnostic and prefers violence when shedding tackles over Jordan's shiftiness. At 5'8" and 203 lbs., Whittington is a spark plug that's very hard to keep grounded. The source quoted MoveTheSticks calling one of his runs 'my favorite run of the entire Draft cycle.' He's competing for the RB3 spot and is listed on the projected depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Battle Red Blog

Noah Whittington is one of four players whose fates most interest the source during training camp. Despite being incredibly talented, Whittington faces serious jeopardy and could be off the team by September. The source expresses concern that the team around him may leave him in the dust.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Battle Red Blog

Undrafted rookie tailback Noah Whittington from Oregon offers a rushing style similar to Jawhar Jordan but is more scheme-agnostic and prefers violence when shedding tackles over Jordan's shiftiness; at 5'8" and 203 lbs., he is a hard-to-keep-grounded spark plug competing for the third running back spot. The source highlighted an insane run from Whittington during the draft cycle.

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PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026Battle Red Blog

Undrafted rookie RB from Oregon is a seasoned, downhill running back who has the clearest shot at breaking into a light RB room; he will compete with British Brooks and Jawhar Jordan for the final running back role.

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