The 2024 NFL season may have changed how running backs are valued.
The position suffered through a major depression in recent years when it came to the second contracts for veteran tailbacks.
But the success of 2024 free agents Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkely and Derrick Henry with their new teams may have changed the perception.
Already, two teams, the Carolina Panthers (Chubba Hubbard) and the Arizona Cardinals (James Conner) have given pending free agents in recent weeks to keep them for the 2025 season.
While they will have plenty of other needs, the Las Vegas Raiders will likely need to add to the position after a disappointing season on the ground.