Report reveals Raiders’ stance on Josh Jacobs trade
Jan 1, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) takes the field before the start of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
The Indianapolis Colts recently gave Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, but the Las Vegas Raiders are not yet willing to do the same with their own star running back.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Wednesday that the Raiders have “shown no interest” in dealing Josh Jacobs, who is still holding out from training camp.
While the #Colts let Jonathan Taylor seek a trade, league sources say the #Raiders have shown no interest in trading their star RB Josh Jacobs.
Jacobs hasn’t signed his tender, and no deal is imminent to get him into camp. The NFL rushing champ’s status for Week 1 remains TBD. pic.twitter.com/5y7JOOuRf6
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 23, 2023
The Raiders used the franchise tag on Jacobs, and the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on a long-term contract. Jacobs has stayed away from the team since. He recently cast some doubt on whether he plans to report to the team before the start of the regular season.
Jacobs rushed for an NFL-leading 1,653 yards last season. He added 53 catches for 400 yards and had 12 total touchdowns. Jacobs was the focal point of the Raiders’ offense and should be again this season, so the team is very much banking on his return.
