Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
He made clear early on he would be unhappy playing on a franchise tag, saying at the Pro Bowl that he would be a “hero turned villain.” Now that the two sides reached an agreement, Jacobs can focus on what should be another season in which the Raiders lean heavily on him.
Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels indicated during training camp that Jacobs likely would receive a similar workload as last season, when he had nearly 400 touches between rushing and receiving. McDaniels also said a player needs practice time to get up to speed before getting a complement of plays, so it’s quite possible Jacobs will be eased back on the field.
However, with two weeks to go before the Sept. 10 season opener at the AFC West rival Denver Broncos, Jacobs might have enough time to get reacclimated. His return brings clarity to the running backs room ahead of Tuesday, which is cutdown day, when NFL teams must slash their rosters to 53 players.for far more than the 17 carries he received as a rookie. Nine-year veteran Ameer Abdullah was receiving second-team snaps.with the Raiders before the July 17 deadline. That meant his options were to eventually sign the franchise tag tender, agree to a one-year deal separate of the tag or sit out the season.
By agreeing to the one-year contract, that means the topic of Jacobs’ long-term future in Las Vegas again will be an issue later this season, but for now those questions will be put on hold.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business.
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