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Raiders’ $11.8 Million Star Predicted to Sign with Patriots in Free Agency
Josh Jacobs is a player to watch this offseason. Former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler didn’t give him a multi-year contract and kept the running back on the franchise tag but bumped it up to $11.8 million this season.
With a new general manager set to be in charge next season, it’s unclear how much they’ll value a running back. Alex Kay of Bleacher Report seems to think Jacobs’ days in Las Vegas are numbered. Kay predicted the Pro Bowler to sign with the New England Patriots this offseason.
“While Jacobs is still finding the end zone somewhat regularly (he has six touchdowns on the year) and is flirting with a career-best showing as a pass-catcher—he has 35 receptions for 280 yards over the first 12 games—his market won’t be too hot due to his meager 3.5 yards per carry,” Kay wrote in a November 29 column. “Jacobs looks primed to land with a non-contender for 2024, likely one flush with cap space that needs a ball carrier to shoulder a heavy load due to a lack of talent under center.”