The Las Vegas Raiders continue to make personnel moves ahead of free agency as they have locked up another key contributor on offense. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with running back Jalen Richard.
The #Raiders and RB Jalen Richard have agreed to terms on a contract extension that he’ll sign shortly, source said. The third-down back was a pass-catching weapon out of the backfield. Now, he stays in the fold in Vegas.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 5, 2020
Richard was scheduled to hit the free-agent market in less than a month, but decided to return to the Silver and Black as the team’s passing-down back.
Over the last two seasons, Richard has caught 104 passes for the Raiders, averaging nearly nine yards per reception. While he’s not an every-down running back, he is someone who Derek Carr trusts to get open during the game’s biggest moments.
Despite Richard and Josh Jacobs both being under contract, expect the team to look for a more traditional backup for Jacobs. However, expect Richard to keep his third-down role with the Raiders.
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