Veteran depth running back who signed with the Bears in 2026 after losing the prior season to injury.
Salvon Ahmed has spent his NFL career as a depth back and special-teams option, most notably with the Miami Dolphins. The Washington product missed all of the 2025 season with an injury before joining the Chicago Bears in the 2026 offseason. He projects as a competitor for a spot on Chicago's roster.
Path to the league
Ahmed played college football at Washington, where he was a productive back for the Huskies before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent. He latched on with the Miami Dolphins and built a career as a rotational runner and special-teams contributor.
Career highlights
Ahmed's most consistent work came in Miami, where he served as a depth back and occasional starter when injuries struck the backfield. His combination of speed and receiving ability kept him on NFL rosters as a useful change-of-pace option. He later spent time with the Indianapolis Colts.
2025 season
Ahmed spent the entire 2025 season on injured reserve, per reporting. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury on a hip-drop tackle during training camp while with the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with the Chicago Bears on May 21, 2026, and is competing for a 53-man roster spot.
Sources
- Windy City Gridiron: Bears sign former Dolphins and Colts RB Salvon Ahmed
- ESPN: Salvon Ahmed player page
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | dolphins | 8 | 22 | 61 | 2.8 | 1 | 10 |
| 2022 | dolphins | 12 | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 1 | 11 |
| 2021 | dolphins | 12 | 54 | 149 | 2.8 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | dolphins | 6 | 75 | 319 | 4.3 | 3 | 31 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | dolphins | 8 | 16 | 88 | 5.5 | 1 | 20 |
| 2022 | dolphins | 12 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | dolphins | 12 | 12 | 117 | 9.8 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | dolphins | 6 | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Washington
- Hometown
- Kirkland, WA, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active