The National Football League’s rushing champion is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Josh Jacobs, a former Alabama running back, announced on Twitter he’s ended his holdout with the Raiders.
I’m back 😈😏
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) August 26, 2023
He is back with the franchise as he agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $12 million.
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NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero broke the news. Jacobs led the league in rushing last season with 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns. He earned first-team All-Pro honors and made his second Pro Bowl. Jacobs won the inaugural Jim Brown Award, which goes to the league’s rushing champion. Las Vegas has its guy back into the fold and it is ready to get to work.
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.
The NFL rushing leader returns on a deal that includes a signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/Fl6JjovASb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2023
The #Raiders and star RB Josh Jacobs have agreed to terms on an upgraded one-year deal worth up to $12 million, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
Jacobs and his agent Chad Wiestling flew to Las Vegas this week to meet with team officials. Now, the NFL rushing champ is coming back. pic.twitter.com/NogMZlUwCh
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2023
Jacobs was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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