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Raiders Predicted to Cut Ties With Fan Favorite RB Before Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Austin C. Boyd | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 3:01 PM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders' running back room is going to look quite different this season. First-round pick Ashton Jeanty will almost certainly be the starter, and veteran free agent signing Raheem Mostert is the likely backup.

That's going to leave several talented players left to fight for either one or two roster spots. One player who is going to have an uphill battle is 2024 sixth-round pick Dylan Laube.

He was impressive in training camp last offseason, which led to him becoming a quick fan favorite. However, he fumbled on his first career carry, and the Raiders didn't give him another one for the rest of the season.

Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal put together a 53-man roster prediction ahead of training camp, and he projects that Laube will miss the cut.

"It was obvious during the Raiders offseason program that Jeanty, the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, is not a typical running back," Bonsignore wrote. "His combination of power, balance, grace and burst is exceptional. The only question is how high his ceiling is and how quickly he can reach it. There will be competition for snaps behind him, as Mostert and McCormick have been productive when given opportunities in the NFL. White also reported to OTAs and minicamp in great shape after a disappointing season. Laube, a 2024 sixth-round pick, is likely on the roster bubble and may need to shine on special teams to earn a spot."

Laube would be a great candidate to make the practice squad, but it's difficult to see a scenario where he makes the 53-man roster to start the season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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