Rodney Hammond Injury News & Updates

Hammond notched 15 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 24-16 victory over Boston College.

Hammond broke the century mark for the first time this season, finishing with a season-high 145 yards. The 5-foot-9 running back has totaled 106 carries for 525 yards, four touchdowns and three fumbles this season for the Panthers. He will face Duke on the road in next week's matchup.

Hammond compiled seven carries for 18 yards during Saturday's 38-21 defeat to Virginia Tech.

After leading the team during the previous matchup, Hammond finished second in carries and yards behind fellow running back C'Bo Flemister. The junior back could not find running room, averaging 2.6 yards-per-carry, his lowest mark of the season. The Panthers will have the week off before facing Louisville at home.

Hammond notched 14 carries for 83 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 41-24 defeat against North Carolina.

Following reports of an expanded role, Hammond led the team in carries and rushing yards while averaging 5.9 yards-per-carry, his highest average across four games, which included a seven-yard touchdown run. The senior running back was also used in the passing game and finished second in team receptions. More work should be on tap when he faces Virginia Tech during next week's upcoming matchup.

Hammond will receive a bigger workload, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Hammond already logged 25 carries for 95 yards (3.8 per carry) and two touchdowns across Pittsburgh's first three games of 2023. Receiving more opportunities should make him a more valuable rusher than he already has been.

Hammond recorded 14 rushes for 49 yards and was unable to reel in his only target during Saturday's 17-6 loss versus West Virginia.

The junior running back has been unable to find much running room through the first three games of the season with his limited opportunities and finished this matchup with an average of 3.5 yards-per-carry after taking over 10 carries for the first time this season. Hammond will look for a stronger outing during next week's game against North Carolina.

Hammond compiled five rushes for 25 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 45-7 victory over Wofford.

Hammond didn't compile many carries in the opener, but he managed to find the end zone twice in his limited run on the field. He did share a healthy number of carries with Daniel Carter and C'Bo Flemister, and it was Carter who took the first tote of the game, so Hammond may not be destined for the same share of carries Israel Abanikanda enjoyed in 2022.

Hammond rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 19-9 victory over Syracuse.

Hammond replaced the injured Israel Abanikanda as the Panthers' premier running back in Saturday's win, rushing for a career-high 124 yards. The running back carried the ball 28 times, gaining 4.4 yards per carry. If Abanikanda cannot play against Virginia on Saturday, Hammond will likely continue to be the starting back moving forward.

Hammond (leg) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Virginia Tech, Jim Hammett of Rivals.com reports.

Hammond is set to make his first appearance since Pittsburgh's season opener. In that game, the sophomore running back tallied 16 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns to go along with two receptions for 55 yards.

Hammond (leg) will not play Saturday against Georgia Tech, Corey Crisan of the DKPghSports reports.

Hammond has not played since the opener and that will continue Saturday. Israel Abanikanda stands to be the leader of Pitt's backfield against the Yellowjackets

Hammond (leg) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

It doesn't appear that Pitt will risk rushing Hammond back against an FCS opponent. He's off to the side and not in uniform as the rest of the team warms up. Look for a heavy dose of Israel Abanikanda, Daniel Carter and Vincent Davis on Saturday. Hammond's next chance to return comes Oct. 1 against Georgia Tech as Pittsburgh opens conference play.

Hammond (leg) did not travel with the team for Saturday's game against Western Michigan, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Hammond is set to miss his second straight contest after suffering a leg injury in the loss to West Virginia on Sept. 1. Israel Abanikanda will once again be in line for the bulk share of carries while Hammond looks to return Sept. 24 against Rhode Island.

Hammond (leg) is not out with the rest of Pittsburgh's team ahead of Saturday's game, Chris Peak of Rivals.com reports.

Hammond was expected to miss Saturday's game versus Tennessee with a right leg injury, and it appears that is exactly what will happen. In his absense, Israel Abanikanda will likely receive the bulk of the carries.

Hammond (leg) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Tennessee due to a right leg injury he sustained in the opener against West Virginia, Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan reports.

Hammond sounded confident after the season opener that he'd be ready to face the Volunteers, however that no longer appears to be the case. The sophomore running back is looking like a longshot to play, leaving the door open for Israel Abanikanda to handle the bulk of the workload in a crucial game for the Panthers.

Hammond (leg) spoke to reports following Thursday's 38-31 win over West Virginia and said "he's good" and is looking forward to next week's game against Tennessee, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.

Hammond was putting together one of the better games of his collegiate career before a hit to his leg in the fourth quarter knocked him out for the remainder of Thursday's action. The true sophomore out touched Israel Abanikanda 18-9 and may have supplanted him on the running back depth chart heading into next Saturday's showdown. Hammond's participation in practice will certainly be worth monitoring in order to determine if he'll be a full go against the Volunteers.

Hammond departed Thursday's battle against West Virginia and went into the team's medical tent after taking a hit to his right leg in the fourth quarter, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.

Hammond caught a pass along the sideline and was hit immediately. The play ended up being reviewed and the opposing defender who initiated the hit was ejected for targeting. Hammond limped off the field and immediately went into the medical tent to be evaluated. He was replaced by Israel Abanikanda. The sophomore running back was putting together a stellar performance, rushing 16 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns before the injury. The severity of the matter is currently unknown.

Hammond (undisclosed) is active and practicing for Pittsburgh, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Hammond was inactive for the spring game with an undisclosed injury, but the sophomore running back has made his return to practice for Pittsburgh. The 5-foot-9 back tallied 512 rushing yards and five touchdowns, along with eight receptions for 57 yards and two scores across 11 games in 2021 as a true freshman.

Hammond had 16 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 54-29 win over Duke.

After receiving just one carry last week against Miami, Hammond led all Pitt rushers in carries and yardage. Hammond has now led the Panthers in rushing for the fourth time on the year and the second time in three games. With Hammond, Israel Abanikanda and Vincent Davis all playing at a high level it will be interesting to see how the Panthers continue to shape their backfield to finish the season.

Hammond (undisclosed) rushed 11 times for 66 yards in the win over Clemson last Saturday.

Hammond was unable to go the previous week due to an undisclosed injury. He ended up mixing into the backfield and putting together a very solid game by notching his second-highest carries and yards of the season.

Hammond (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson, Alan Saunders of the Associated Press

After missing last week's game with an injury, Hammond projects to be available against the Tigers. Hammond averages 6.2 yards per carry and has three scores on the year.

Hammond did not play in last week's game after getting banged up in practice, Alan Saunders of the Associated Press reports.

It's not clear what the nature of the injury is. Until more details become available, Hammond should be considered questionable to return Saturday against Clemson.