The Las Vegas Raiders knew they needed to find running back depth to help out budding superstar Ashton Jeanty. Raheem Mostert and Zamir White weren't the assistance the team needed behind their rookie, who struggled for portions of the 2025 season.
With just four draft picks and a weak running back class, they might be better off signing a placeholder and waiting until next offseason to find a long-term solution.
The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled in several areas over the past few seasons. Running the ball is high on that list. The Raiders added veteran running back Raheem Mostert last offseason, as they looked to solidify their group of running backs behind Ashton Jeanty.
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Things just keep heating for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. This is not going to stop, and there is more coming out, but once again, it could all be another nothing ball.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
McDaniel failed to guide the club to a single playoff win across his four seasons in charge before he was relieved of his duties earlier this winter.
The NFL community is mourning the loss of wide receiver Rondale Moore following confirmation of his death. The former Arizona Cardinals playmaker was just 25 years old.
Last season for the Las Vegas Raiders was one of the worst in franchise history. Some even called it the worst season ever of this franchise's long history.
The Las Vegas Raiders cannot afford to leave any stones unturned this offseason. Although unforeseen things happen every season, especially for the Raiders, the Raiders must thoroughly think through every possibility that could come their way next season.
The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Chip Kelly and drafted Ashton Jeanty to improve their rushing attack, which was the worst in the NFL in 2024. Unfortunately for them, they didn't yield the results they wanted and are still one of the worst rushing offenses in the NFL.
The Las Vegas Raiders' offense has been anemic the entire season. Thursday's loss to the Denver Broncos was another example of the Raiders' offense falling short.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders have not had the results they want but there are still a few positive aspects of this year's Raiders team. The Raiders signed veteran running back Raheem Mostert during the offseason to add a veteran presence to what is a young group of running backs.
The Las Vegas Raiders' run game has struggled. On Sunday against the Chicago Bears, they played their best in that area, including a big game from Raheem Mostert, which the team wasn't surprised about, apparently, according to OC Chip Kelly.
The Chicago Bears enter their Week 5 bye at the most opportune time, as the team has several key players recovering from injury paired with roster decisions coming at certain positions.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to turn around their league-worst rushing attack from a season ago.
When Pete Carroll took the reins as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, the first impression he gave off was how he was going to revitalize the culture of the team.
The Las Vegas Raiders likely have their starting running back position settled after drafting running back Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft. After signing Raheem Mostert in the offseason, the Raiders have their top two backs figured out, but are still figuring things out past that.
Competition has been the theme surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders since John Spytek took over as general manager and Pete Carroll took over as the team's head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is known to like running the ball on his teams. That is an important part of Carroll's offenses and though Carroll will not be calling the plays for the Silver and Black next season, he will make it clear to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly when he wants his team to run the ball.
HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders have made several moves this offseason to help improve what was the worst ground game in the National Football League last season.
One thing that the Las Vegas Raiders want to do way better next season is run the ball well. Last season, the Silver and Black had the worst run game in the National Football League.
With Geno Smith now a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, running back is a strong candidate for ‘biggest need’ in Sin City. On the bright side, veteran runner Raheem Mostert agreed to join the Silver and Black on a one-year, $1.6 million deal this offseason.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran running back Raheem Mostert to a one-year deal out of free agency. This move is done in hopes of revamping their ground game and pushing them closer to a playoff spot next season.
Radio Raheem is officially headed to Las Vegas.
The Miami Dolphins moved on from Raheem Mostert on Friday ending his three-year stint with the team, but not before he produced one of the franchise's best seasons ever for a running back.
San Francisco 49ers fans will never forget Raheem Mostert's electrifying performance on January 19, 2020. The running back torched the Green Bay Packers for 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns, leading the 49ers to a dominant 37-20 victory in the NFC Championship Game.
Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert‘s agent, Brett Tessler, announced Miami has informed his client they are releasing him. Releasing Mostert frees up $2,947,353 in cap space and creates $1 million in dead money, per OverTheCap.
Running back Raheem Mostert is feeling good again, which is a good sign for the Miami Dolphins. Mostert suffered a chest injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener and was back in the lineup against the New England Patriots on Sunday when the Dolphins ended a three-game losing streak with a 15-10 victory at Gillette Stadium.
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