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Oakland Raiders 2019 53-man roster: Running Back

By Nicholas Cothrel

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders rushes the football past linebacker Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders rushes the football past linebacker Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders rushes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders rushes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

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Jalen Richard

Richard enters his second season under Gruden, where he caught 68 passes last season. Richard isn’t a running back that will carry the ball 10 plus times, but his ability to catch passes and make people miss in open space is what makes him so dangerous.

His reception numbers will likely take a hit with the additions of Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams added to the Oakland receiving game. Richard could also see some time returning punts, giving Rich Bisaccia a boost on special teams.

DeAndre Washington

Washington was forced to produce throughout the preseason as he was not a roster lock when training camp started. He battled injury for a large amount of time last season, but since recovering he looks to be healthy and ready to contribute as a backup to Jacobs.

Washington is a solid change of pace back that will give the offense a different look when Jacobs isn’t out there. He looks rejuvenated from his time off last year and now slots in as the No.3 running back on the roster.

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