What Josh Jacobs return means to the Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders All-Pro running back is returning at exactly the right time.
By CJ Errickson
Yesterday, the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh Jacobs reunited after a rocky offseason. After two months of holding out from mandatory activities, the two sides agreed on a one-year contract that effectively replaces the franchise tag and tender Jacobs refused to sign.
He’s back: The #Raiders and star RB Josh Jacobs have agreed to terms on a new one-year contract that can be worth up to $12M, sources tell me and @TomPelissero, taking the place of the franchise tag.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2023
The NFL rushing leader returns on a deal that includes a signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/Fl6JjovASb
This news means the Silver and Black's star back will be ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos. While many assumed that the two sides would eventually come to an agreement, the timing and significance of the All-Pro back's return means more than meets the eye.