New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has said the team plans to a running back to pair with Ashton Jeanty as the ground game is a big part of his scheme.
So, there will likely be a fairly important addition to the team’s backfield this offseason. Because of other draft needs and the fact that the Raiders used the No. 6 overall pick on Jeanty last year and with this running back draft class considered week, there is a good chance the Raiders look to the free-agent market next week to fill
their running back need.
There is a solid group of running backs available in free agency. The top of the class includes Kenneth Walker of the Seattle Seahawks and Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Walker, of course, was the Super Bowl MVP under Kubiak in 2025, so the connections to the Raiders are understandable.
But the likely reality will be that the Raiders won’t be looking to add a high-dollar running and will instead look at more complimentary backs to Jeanty.
Free agents who could fit that mode include Kenneth Gainwell of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Rachaad White of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Both are solid blockers and good receivers. They would both fit well with Jeanty. White, of course, was in Tampa Bay with Raiders general manager John Spytek, so that’s a strong connection.
Other possible targets could include Rico Dowdle of the Carolina Panthers, Tyler Allgeier of the Atlanta Falcons and Brian Robinson of the San Francisco 49ers.
Raiders running backs Raheem Mostert and Zamir White are free agents as well and both will only be brought back if the team wants more depth after making an addition or two.
Any of these free agents intrigue you?
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