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The Green Bay Packers lost former star running back Aaron Jones to the division rival Minnesota Vikings this offseason, a questionable development for Coach Matt LaFleur considering feelings he shared about the 5-foot-9, 208 pound backfield star recently. The Packers are expected to move forward with ex-Raider Josh Jacobs at the position as part of […]

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been the man in charge in Green Bay for five seasons now, and there arguably hasn’t been a player who has been as consistent or as reliable in that time as running back Aaron Jones. Jones, a seven-year NFL veteran who has spent the entirety of his NFL career […]

It’s no secret that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is a fan of quarterback Aidan O’Connell. When Pierce took over the Raiders’ head coaching duties midway through the 2023 season, he appointed O’Connell as his starting quarterback. The rookie started the Raiders’ last nine games, posting a winning record during that stretch. Pierce […]

After eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, inking a two-year, $16 million deal in NFL free agency. Derrick Henry recently spoke with NFL insider Adam Schefter to talk about his deal, and during the conversation, Henry said he was never really worried about his impending free […]

Josh Jacobs is yet another star running back who endured a down year following a career season. He was much less explosive and battled through injury in 2023. A new beginning with the Green Bay Packers might be the shot in the arm the 26-year-old needs to remind everyone why he was among the best […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for help in the backfield following the departure of running back Josh Jacobs in the 2024 NFL offseason. And one of the players they seem to be taking a close look at is former Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, who will be swinging by Las Vegas to meet […]

The Green Bay Packers have made some big moves this offseason, but none have been bigger than their signing of Josh Jacobs. The former Las Vegas Raiders running back netted a four-year, $48 million deal from Green Bay in free agency, and will now become a key part of an offense that very nearly upset […]

Alabama football is currently in the midst of a rare transitional period under new head coach Kalen DeBoer following the recent retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban. DeBoer inherits an Alabama team that was controversially selected to participate in the College Football playoff despite what some saw as a more convincing case for the Florida […]

It was a foregone conclusion that AJ Dillon was going to another team once NFL Free Agency started. Jordan Love expected it as well as the Matt LaFleur-led coaching staff along with their front office. Their first move was to switch up the approach by acquiring Josh Jacobs in hopes of replacing the supposedly departing […]

The running back market in NFL free agency is outrageously deep, and one of the top names available was Las Vegas Raiders star Josh Jacobs. While the Raiders did their best to keep Jacobs in town, they ultimately ended up watching him leave, with the Green Bay Packers coming in and shockingly agreeing to a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders want to start NFL free agency by announcing they have a deal with star free agent running back Josh Jacobs. However, after having several years to get a long-term extension done with the Pro Bowl back, it seems as though Jacobs is ready for a change of scenery. “The #Raiders have […]

As free agency dawns, there’s still a chance Josh Jacobs continues to done silver and block. The former All-Pro running back’s return to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency is “not off the table,” according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Las Vegas re-signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah on Friday, a move that doesn’t necessarily […]

The Las Vegas Raiders face a major decision at the start of free agency at a number of positions. That includes running back, where starter Josh Jacobs is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. While Jacobs’ status is currently up in the air, the Raiders have made sure that backup Ameer Abdullah will remain […]

In what looks to be an NFL free agency with a number of promising running backs, Josh Jacobs may be at the forefront of all of them, with the Raiders choosing not to franchise tag him. At just 26 years old and with five years of experience, the former Alabama running back will most likely […]

Matthew Judon is doing a lot this offseason. Aside from on-field preparations, the linebacker has been very vocal about his recruitment pitches. Following a recent attempt to bring Mike Evans to the New England Patriots, Judon now turns his sights to two other offensive players: Calvin Ridley and Josh Jacobs. Appearing on the “Good Morning […]

The running back position and NFL free agency don’t currently have a great relationship. It has become the norm for teams to avoid paying running backs long-term or lucrative contracts because of the injury risk and ease of replacing players for cheap at the position. Time and time again, teams have refused to pay their […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders approach a critical juncture in free agency, the spotlight falls on star running back Josh Jacobs. With the franchise tag deadline looming, the Raiders have outlined their strategy regarding Jacobs. According to reports, they have opted against utilizing the franchise tag. This would have entailed a payment of $14,149,200 for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed towards a free agency crossroads with star running back Josh Jacobs. Before the franchise tag deadline, the Raiders have devised their Jacobs plan. Las Vegas will try to re-sign Jacobs, but they don’t plan on franchise tagging him, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs were to receive the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are turning a new corner amid major changes in 2024. The Chargers hired former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to lead the team’s newfound efforts. Moreover, LA has a great chance to land Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs in NFL Free Agency. Chargers lead the Josh Jacobs NFL Free […]

There’s at least mutual interest between Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders on the veteran running back re-signing with his longtime team in free agency this summer. One major potential sticking point? Pretty much the same contract negotiation dynamics that prompted Jacobs to hold out until two weeks before kickoff of the 2023 season. “The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new era in 2024. After a typically tumultuous, disappointing start led to the midseason dismissals of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders have started fresh early in the offseason by hiring interim coach Antonio Pierce and former Los Angeles Chargers general manager […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2024 in search of their identity. With Antonio Pierce now at the helm full-time, the team faces several critical areas to address during the upcoming offseason. Specifically, their focus must be on fortifying the secondary and bolstering the linebacking corps. Raiders’ 2023 Season Recap The 2023 season marked a significant […]

The Houston Texans concluded their 2023 NFL season on a rollercoaster note. They achieved a 10-7 record but faced a challenging playoff defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round. As the team gears up for the offseason, the focus shifts towards identifying early targets in free agency to fortify the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are essentially playing for pride in Week 18 after being eliminated from the playoffs. However, it’s going to be a tough task taking down the Denver Broncos after Josh Jacobs’ latest injury update. As it turns out, the superstar running back is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will close out their tumultuous season with a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Before the Raiders head into battle, Antonio Pierce dropped some insightful injury updates on Kolton Miller and Josh Jacobs. Pierce confirmed that Miller will be active and that the Raiders will have their full offensive line. […]

It is often tricky to gauge the motivations of management and the fan base when their team heads into the final game of the regular season with no postseason aspirations intact. Losing and improving draft placement is a preference for many, but those sentiments are not shared by the people competing for the love of […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a tumultuous journey for the Las Vegas Raiders. It ultimately culminated in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting the season with high expectations, the team’s performance has been riddled with setbacks and disappointing outcomes. From challenges in their personnel signings to key injuries, the Raiders have encountered obstacles […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was doubtful heading into Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Indianapolis Colts and is not going to play because of a quad injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While the Raiders held out some hope Jacobs could return to play this weekend, he didn’t practice all week […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who has sat out their previous two games due to a quad injury, is now in line to miss his third straight game. The Raiders will meet the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 on Sunday, and Jacobs has been officially listed as “doubtful” for the game–which means that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional showdown on Christmas Day, but they’re going to be without star running back Josh Jacobs. The former Alabama standout is out due to a quad injury, as reported by Tom Pelissero. Jacobs actually sat out the Week 15 win over the Los […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still in the mix for the postseason even though the odds are stacked against them. To make matters worse, the offense could be without two impact players, as Josh Jacobs and Michael Mayer each received an injury update on Thursday. As Vegas prepares for its Christmas Day game against the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a longshot to make the playoffs so there isn’t much for them to play for the rest of the season. They’ll still attempt to win games and appear likely to welcome back starting running back Josh Jacobs for their Week 16 tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. Raiders head coach […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers will battle in a must-win affair for both sides on Thursday night. Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs is listed as questionable to play with a quad injury, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Jacobs’ status is officially out for the game and Zamir White is listed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a crucial Week 15 Thursday Night Football clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. But first, let’s take a look at how the Raiders have fared this season and what’s at stake for them. They are coming off a disappointing Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, and there are several key figures to blame for this defeat. The Raiders’ defense performed commendably, holding the Vikings to just a single field goal for nearly four quarters. However, the offense’s inability to capitalize […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a solid 2023 NFL season so far, with a 5-6 record. However, they faced a heartbreaking loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, with a score of 20-13. As they prepare for their Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Raiders are determined to bounce back […]

Josh Jacobs is known for his ruthless manner of getting past defenders because of his mean rushing game. The Las Vegas Raiders running back feeds off this energy and continues this brand of play. But, it has gotten him into trouble in the past. Most recently, he got fined for unnecessary roughness. Jacobs did it […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got a painful reality check against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. The Raiders lost with a final score of 20-13. Las Vegas fell short in several key areas. In this article, we will examine the reasons behind the Raiders’ loss and identify the personnel who are most to blame. Week […]

We have a Las Vegas Raiders Week 11 game scheduled against the Miami Dolphins. This marks the initial encounter since 2021, a game in which the Raiders emerged victorious in overtime. The Raiders have experienced a dynamic season. They currently hold a 5-5 record and parted ways with their former head coach just two weeks […]