Rumors began last week that Marshawn Lynch would be retiring. His absence from the Raiders would leave a hole at the running back position. The front office signed Isaiah Crowell in free agency, a back who has proven to be a very good runner but too limited on passing downs to be considered a feature back.
Jalen Richard was also tendered a 2nd round tag as a restricted free agent that basically locked him up in the team’s plans. No other team wanted to give up a 2nd round pick for Richard who is a competent 3rd down back.