The Raiders have their beginning working again spot settled with Ashton Jeanty. But Las Vegas continues to be seeking to improve the place.
Miles Sanders worked out for the Raiders on Monday, in response to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Sanders is a 29-year-old working again that almost all just lately performed for the Cowboys.
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Sanders played in just four games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury, which required surgery. Fowler reported that Sanders has been absolutely cleared.
Through his seven-year profession, Sanders has performed for three completely different groups. His finest season got here in 2022 when he ran for 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Eagles. He has solely run for 754 yards and 4 touchdowns in the three seasons since his breakout.
Sanders’ Role
Sep 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys working again Miles Sanders (24) carries the ball in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the third quarter of the recreation at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The former Cowboy has by no means been a extremely productive receiver in the NFL. His profession excessive in receiving yards was his rookie season with 509 yards. He hasn’t surpassed 200 yards since.
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Sanders has by no means been a great go blocker both. In Dallas final season he allowed three pressures on simply 14 go block snaps, in response to Pro Football Focus.
Jeanty can be the lead again in Las Vegas, which means any again up working again must present worth in the margins. Sanders will not probably add a lot on third downs nor on particular groups.
Last season the Cowboys had Sanders return three kicks earlier than his harm. He totaled 68 yards. But for his profession, Sanders has simply 18 returns. Plus he has performed 15 whole particular groups snaps since his rookie season.
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Keeping Jeanty Fresh
Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders working again Ashton Jeanty (2) walks slowly off the area after sustaining a doable harm in opposition to the Cleveland Browns throughout the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
One of the attention-grabbing components of a rebuild is how a lot a workforce desires to play its finest gamers. Ashton Jeanty, regardless of an inefficient rookie season, is a foundational piece for the Raiders. If this season goes as poorly as projected, will the Raiders run Jeanty into the floor in a misplaced season?
Last yr Jeanty dealt with 86.7 p.c of the working again carries for the Raiders, regardless of the workforce cratering to a 3-14 file. If the Raiders are out of the playoff image in the second half of the season, will it make sense to run Jeanty as a lot as doable?
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Or at a position with an incredibly short shelf life, will the Raiders attempt to avoid wasting of Jeanty’s profession by lessening his load. Then a Miles Sanders signing is smart.
Running Back Depth Chart
Nov 1, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks working again Mike Washington Jr (4) rushes for a landing throughout the third quarter in opposition to the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Bulldogs received 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
The Raiders used a fourth round pick on running back Mike Washington Jr. The former Arkansas Razorback would seemingly be the favourite to make the roster and again up Jeanty.
Sanders may very well be a veteran choice to take the quantity two job if Washington is not prepared after preseason.
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Ultimately, Sanders may be competing with Dylan Laube for the third spot on the depth chart. Laube has spent two seasons in the NFL and has simply eight carries for 9 yards. Two completely different Raiders teaching staffs have not trusted Laube, which means he may very well be on the exterior wanting in if Sanders indicators with Las Vegas.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Jul 27, 2026, the place it first appeared in the NFL part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.