Silver Minings: Raiders are looking for upgrades at running back

The Las Vegas Raiders are going to be a smash-mouth football team in 2026 with Klint Kubiak becoming the head coach. In Seattle with the Seahawks, the team ran the ball 50% of their offensive snaps in 2025, and he brings that mentality to the Raiders.

While the Raiders are going to have Ashton Jeanty do the majority of the workload, they want to be able to give him a breather at times. With the injury to Chris Collier and his release, the Silver and black continue to work out running backs to find upgrades at the position. On Saturday, they worked out three running backs that could help the roster.

Kenny McIntosh is a former Seattle Seahawk and has familiarity with the coaching staff. James Robinson is a player who excelled in the UFL last season and is looking to bounce back in his career. Hopefully the Raiders can find their next back that can secure the running back room.

• Raiders sign a new tight end to the roster: The Raiders added tight end Zach Kuntz and released running back Chris Collier.
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Raiders sign a new tight end to the roster: The Raiders added tight end Zach Kuntz and released running back Chris Collier.

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