Raiders’ Josh Jacobs focused on enjoying potential final game with teammates
1 year, 11 months ago

Raiders’ Josh Jacobs focused on enjoying potential final game with teammates

New York Times  

The last week of the NFL regular season, if a team is not getting ready for the playoffs, is for celebrating one’s teammates. “The only thing on my mind, really, is spending this last week with these guys,” Jacobs said after Sunday’s game. “The locker room’s going to look a lot different next year, and you don’t know who’s coming back and who’s done with football and whatnot, so I’m just trying to enjoy this time.” Jacobs has had the ultimate contract year, leading the league with 1,608 rushing yards and 2,003 yards from scrimmage. Another one for @iAM_JoshJacobs 🏆 The newest franchise record holder for the most rushing yards through a player's first four seasons, surpassing Marcus Allen pic.twitter.com/emUHFoHw1K — Las Vegas Raiders January 1, 2023 “Player’s health, safety and just his overall well-being, obviously will be at the top of that list,” Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said Monday. “It’s against the Chiefs,” Jacobs said, “but it’s also like we’re not going to play football again until August, so we have nothing to lose.

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Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers
1 day ago

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. “Very few times do I feel like when we give him the ball, he doesn’t make the first guy miss.” His productive season follows a 2023 season in which Jacobs held out during the preseason …

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10
4 weeks ago

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. “It’s the NFL,” said …

Raiders’ White gets chance to show he can be lead running back over complete season
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders’ White gets chance to show he can be lead running back over complete season

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Zamir White showed he could take over for Josh Jacobs over the final month of last season. White, the Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-round draft pick two years ago out of Georgia, will get his chance this season. Until that point, White had rushed just 37 times in his brief Raiders career for 124 yards, creating questions …

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers got off to a busy start in free agency, agreeing to deals with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, and releasing two longtime stalwarts. Green Bay traditionally has not been an aggressive team in free agency, but made big moves on the first day of the negotiating window to get two of the top …

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'

Daily Mail  

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly adding former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and cutting the man he'll be replacing, Aaron Jones. Jacobs, 26, took a slight step back last season for the Las Vegas Raiders from a productive year in 2022, when he rushed for 805 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games, all starts, as he …

Raiders missing star RB Josh Jacobs because of quad injury for game against Chiefs
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Raiders missing star RB Josh Jacobs because of quad injury for game against Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a quad injury that had caused the two-time Pro Bowl running back to miss their previous week’s game against the Chargers. There were no major surprises on the inactive list for Kansas City, which had already ruled out embattled wide …

Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The smell of cigar smoke wafted beyond the locker room door, and there was no doubt the Raiders were at long last enjoying themselves. Several players lit up after Las Vegas’ 30-6 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, the latest sign that times have indeed changed following a week of major upheaval. Josh Jacobs rushed …

Josh Jacobs’ declining production for the Raiders continues a trend from late last season
1 year, 1 month ago

Josh Jacobs’ declining production for the Raiders continues a trend from late last season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Because Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs ended last season as the NFL’s rushing champion, it would be tempting to think his slowdown began this year after a contract holdout. Jacobs’ slide, in fact, began last season, which raises the question of whether he will pull out of it. His rushing average over the first 12 …

Adams and Jacobs are still looking for their usual level of production as Raiders lose to Bears
1 year, 2 months ago

Adams and Jacobs are still looking for their usual level of production as Raiders lose to Bears

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Davante Adams wanted the ball, and he got it — for a while at least. We got to get the run game going, and there are all these things we’ve been struggling with all year is making it tougher on the quarterback.” Las Vegas played without Jimmy Garoppolo because of a back injury. “I don’t think it was …

Tafur: The quarterback doesn’t matter for the Raiders as similar losses pile up
1 year, 2 months ago

Tafur: The quarterback doesn’t matter for the Raiders as similar losses pile up

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Packers vs. And the Las Vegas Raiders coach ultimately went with rookie Aidan O’Connell over veteran Brian Hoyer on Sunday after Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out with a concussion. Maxx Crosby, Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams carried the Raiders to another close loss Sunday in O’Connell’s debut. But you …

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover

New York Times  

Hopefully, the football gods aren’t busy Sunday. “It’s very frustrating,” cornerback Nate Hobbs said Sunday, “but the football gods, they’re going to repay you. Because good things come to teams that … “Always trust the process,” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said Tuesday of what his defense can do until that wave comes. “The one thing for Tyree,” Graham said, “ …

Josh Jacobs going in reverse in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs going in reverse in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A week after Josh Jacobs complained he had some rust to shake off, the NFL’s defending rushing champion found himself running in reverse. The Las Vegas Raiders running back finished with a career-worst minus-2 yards rushing in a 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. “I feel like I just got to do more, honestly,” …

Josh Jacobs says his contract situation is behind him as he and the Raiders prepare for the season
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs says his contract situation is behind him as he and the Raiders prepare for the season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — His contract dispute behind him, Josh Jacobs said he was completely focused on putting together a strong season for him and the Raiders. Now it’s just about stacking days.” Jacobs and the Raiders agreed Saturday to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. McDaniels also …

Raiders roster analysis: Breaking down the 54 — yes, 54 — players to make initial cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders roster analysis: Breaking down the 54 — yes, 54 — players to make initial cut

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs Raiders on Monday Night Football. Receiver Starters: Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Hunter Renfrow Backups: Tre Tucker, DeAndre Carter, Kristian Wilkerson Cut: Phillip Dorsett, Keelan Cole Sr., Cam Sims, Chris Lacy Analysis: The Raiders released Dorsett, who played under McDaniels with the New England Patriots, had a good training camp and was thought …

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs took to social media Saturday to say, “I’m back,” after agreeing to a one-year deal to play for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. I love the player, and I love the person,” coach Josh McDaniels said after the Raiders’ 31-16 preseason loss at the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Meant a lot to our …

McDaniels says Jacobs likely will have the same role if he returns to the Raiders
1 year, 4 months ago

McDaniels says Jacobs likely will have the same role if he returns to the Raiders

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs’ absence in training camp has created opportunities for the Las Vegas Raiders’ other running backs to show they should be a major part of the rotation this season. Coach Josh McDaniels shot down the notion the Raiders likely would go with a more equitable distribution of carries even if the NFL’s leading rusher last season …

Reed: Raiders not extending Josh Jacobs makes sense, but it won’t make things easy
1 year, 5 months ago

Reed: Raiders not extending Josh Jacobs makes sense, but it won’t make things easy

New York Times  

No one would have blamed Josh Jacobs if he chose to not play. That alone makes the Raiders allowing Monday’s deadline to extend franchise-tagged players pass without signing Jacobs to a new deal easy to understand. The seeds of the Raiders’ situation with Jacobs were planted when they chose not to pick up the fifth-year option on his contract worth …

Josh Jacobs and the Raiders fail to reach long-term deal, AP sources say
1 year, 5 months ago

Josh Jacobs and the Raiders fail to reach long-term deal, AP sources say

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, who led the NFL in rushing last season, failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension by Monday’s deadline, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The failure of the two sides to reach a deal could prompt Jacob to sit out training camp and perhaps even …

Jacobs caps huge day with TD in OT, Raiders beat Seahawks
2 years ago

Jacobs caps huge day with TD in OT, Raiders beat Seahawks

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Once Josh Jacobs slipped past the last line of Seattle’s defense, all that was in front of him was open field and a place among the greatest single-game performances in NFL history. Jacobs sprinted 86 yards for a game-ending touchdown and the Las Vegas Raiders won in overtime for the second straight week, beating the Seahawks 40-34 on …

Analysis: Raiders spared no cost in trimming roster down to 53 players, but they still need some help
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Raiders spared no cost in trimming roster down to 53 players, but they still need some help

New York Times  

The Raiders brass preached about competition all offseason, and even though they didn’t have a lot of starting spots open, they put their money where their mouths are on cutdown day Tuesday. Emmons and Garrett Groshek; receivers Dillon Stoner, DJ Turner and Keelan Doss; tight end Matt Bushman; offensive linemen Lester Cotton Sr., Devery Hamilton, Jaryd Jones-Smith, Jimmy Morrissey and …

Free agency: Analyzing the 10 best fits for the Raiders
3 years, 10 months ago

Free agency: Analyzing the 10 best fits for the Raiders

New York Times  

The Raiders currently don’t have any cap space. There would be an adjustment to be made as he’d be coming from a 3-4 defense and Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley uses a 4-3 base, but that shouldn’t be much of an issue. Justin Simmons, S, Broncos Unsurprisingly, the duo of Jeff Heath and Erik Harris didn’t get the job done …

Raiders expect Josh Jacobs, Trent Brown and Johnathan Abram to face Colts
4 years ago

Raiders expect Josh Jacobs, Trent Brown and Johnathan Abram to face Colts

New York Times  

Derek Carr put his hands close together. Carr described the sight of Brown at practice as “lovely.” While coach Jon Gruden is being tight-lipped about whether Brown, running back Josh Jacobs, safety Johnathan Abram and cornerback Damon Arnette will play Sunday against the Colts, The Athletic has learned that the Raiders expect the first three to play. We need some …

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