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Las Vegas Raiders 'have no desire' to trade Josh Jacobs The former Alabama running back’s preseason work gave rise to reports the NFL team was preparing to move the ball-carrier.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • AL.COM

Josh McDaniels Says Raiders Won't Trade RB Josh Jacobs Speculation about the ballcarrier’s future in Las Vegas has ramped up after his surprisingly heavy usage in the Hall of Fame game.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

No trade plans Coach Josh McDaniels has refuted speculation that the Raiders are looking to trade Jacobs, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Jacobs, whose fifth-year contract option was turned down by the franchise this spring, logged seven touches in this past Thursday's preseason opener, an outcome that McDaniels downplayed, noting that the Raiders are using the preseason to get their running backs acclimated to game action, while building chemistry behind the team's offensive line. Also in the mix for touches in Las Vegas' backfield behind Jacobs -- who is listed atop the team's posted depth chart -- are Zamir White, Kenyan Drake, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Media Says Josh Jacobs is Staying in Las Vegas NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is not being traded.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Training Camp Buzz: Raiders don't want to trade Josh Jacobs; Dolphins' RB competition is 'fierce' Did Josh Jacobs' heavy usage in the Raiders' first preseason game hint at the running back's future? How is Dolphins head coach Mike McDanie...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • NFL.COM

Here's why Josh Jacobs played in Raiders' exhibition opener, even as other stars sat out As expected, Derek Carr and Davante Adams didn’t play in the preseason game.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels explains why Josh Jacobs got extensive playing time in first preseason game The new coach of the Raiders got an extended look at Jacobs, who is in the final year of his contract.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Surprising appearance downplayed Raiders coach Josh McDaniel suggested Jacobs played in Thursday's preseason opener because it's difficult for running backs to simulate game action in practice, NFL.com reports. "I...

Impact It reeks of coach-speak, but that doesn't mean Jacobs' appearance in the Hall of Fame Game is cause for total panic. For one thing, the Raiders didn't rest all their starters the way the Jaguars did, instead selectively sitting players based on age and/or status. And while Jacobs may be one of the Raiders' most prominent players from a fantasy standpoint, he doesn't compare all that favorably to other starting RBs around the league. He does compare favorably to the other guys on the Vegas depth chart, however, and he showed it Thursday night with seven touches for 44 yards. Rookie fourth-round pick Zamir White also made his case for a role with 11 carries for 52 yards, getting all his work after Jacobs was done for the night. Austin Walter and Ameer Abdullah also had their moments, but they're probably more in the mix for passing-down work, as is Brandon Bolden (who was rested). Last and perhaps least, Kenyan Drake had a rough Thursday night, managing only nine yards on five carries and working behind both Jacobs and White. McDaniels may not intend to use Jacobs as a workhorse, but the fourth-year pro remains a favorite to take most of the carries and a portion of the RB targets.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Takeaways: Josh Jacobs Steals Headlines at Hall of Fame Game In the NFL’s preseason opener, Las Vegas was a formidable force against Jacksonville.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fantasy Takeaways: Josh Jacobs Steals Headlines at Hall of Fame Game In the NFL’s preseason opener, Las Vegas was a formidable force against Jacksonville.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NFL Hall of Fame Game 2022: Raiders rout Jaguars in preseason opener

The Raiders and the Jaguars hit the field Thursday for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton. Here were the top moments!

AUGUST 5, 2022

Explosive in preseason opener Jacobs rushed five times for 30 yards and brought in both targets for 14 yards during the Raiders' 27-11 preseason win over the Jaguars in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

Impact Jacobs was the biggest name on the Raiders offense to see action Thursday, and he made good use of his time on the field as his final line indicates. Playing on Las Vegas' first two drives, the 24-year-old rattled off gains of 12 and nine yards and also put together a strong showing through the air. Jacobs figures to see similar usage in at least two of the Raiders' remaining three preseason games as a tune-up for another season as the team's lead back.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11

Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs embraces 'big year' ahead

The Las Vegas Raiders' decision not to exercise the fifth-year option on Josh Jacobs' contract is fueling the running back heading into the new season

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trio of key Raiders arrive at camp with team-first mentality

Las Vegas Raiders Darren Waller, Josh Jacobs and Denzel Perryman are leaders in their respective units

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Jacobs Talks State of the Las Vegas Raiders Post Practice After the Las Vegas Raiders declined to pick up Josh Jacobs’s fifth-year option, the Silver and Black running back has continued to work har...

JULY 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josh Jacobs looks explosive so far in Raiders camp The Raiders opted against picking up the fifth-year option of Josh Jacobs. But early in training camp, he looks primed for a big year.

JULY 23, 2022 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Josh Jacobs: 'I like the work we're putting in each day' Running back Josh Jacobs discusses 2022 Training Camp, learning the new scheme, putting in work in the offseason and more.

JULY 23, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Back at practice Jacobs (undisclosed) participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Raiders won't practice in pads until next week, but Jacobs' participation in Thursday's drills demonstrate that he's past the undisclosed issue that caused him to miss time during the team's OTAs. As the coming season approaches, the 2019 first-rounder heads a running back corps that also includes Kenyan Drake, Brandon Bolden and rookie fourth-rounder Zamir White. With the Raiders having declined Jacobs' fifth-year contract option, the 24-year-old approaches the coming campaign in a contract year with much to prove. If he can stay healthy, look for Jacobs to continue to handle a key early-down role for Las Vegas, with Drake mixing in and both Bolden and White also candidates to earn touches. Though Reed and Vic Tafur both suggest that White has the potential to start down the road, it remains to be seen how heavily he'll be used as a rookie. Regardless of how the Raiders' carries end up being distributed, however, the team's backfield will be working within the framework of an offense that's been fortified by the addition of elite wideout Davante Adams.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Carr is Excited for Josh Jacobs' Contract Year Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is looking forward to the season ahead for running back Josh Jacobs.

JULY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders' Derek Carr 'very excited' for Josh Jacobs as RB enters contract year Derek Carr told NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz on Thursday's edition of NFL Total Access that he expects big things for Raiders teammate Josh...

JULY 8, 2022 • NFL.COM

2022 Position Breakdown: Josh Jacobs, Zamir White highlight versatile running back corps A rundown of the Las Vegas Raiders' running backs room going into Training Camp.

JULY 7, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Non-participant at minicamp Jacobs was held out of practices at June minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact With no report of offseason surgery or a major injury, Jacobs seemingly has a good chance to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. He's entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract after the Raiders declined to pick up his fifth-year option for $8.03 million. Between that and the presence of a new coaching staff, Jacobs won't automatically have the same role as in past seasons, though it helps his cause to have modest competition for early down snaps -- namely 28-year-old Kenyan Drake (coming back from a major ankle injury) and fourth-round rookie Zamir White. For passing situations, the Raiders have a few more options, with Jacobs and Drake joined by offseason signees Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tafur: Why the Raiders may shift from Josh Jacobs to a running-back-by-committee approach Signs point to rookie Zamir White earning his share of carries along with Jacobs, Kenyan Drake and Brandon Bolden.

JUNE 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Josh Jacobs 2022 Fantasy Projections Will HC Josh McDaniels bring Patriots-like running back rotation?

JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM