Raiders sign veteran running back as Josh Jacobs continues holdout

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Given the uncertainty with their primary running back, the Las Vegas Raiders are seeking some insurance, signing veteran running back Damien Williams, his agent told ESPN Friday.

Josh Jacobs, the league's leading rusher last season, and the Raiders were unable to come to terms on a long-term deal before camp started, so Jacobs is holding out.

The 2019 first-round pick did not sign his franchise tag, worth just under $10.1 million, so he can hold out without financial penalties. However, if his holdout continues into the season, he will miss out on roughly $560,000 per game.

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Damien Williams of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami, Fla. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Jacobs was among the running backs who did not sign extensions with their teams, joining the New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley and Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Pollard.

The Raiders star had his best season in 2022, rushing for an NFL-leading 1,653 yards. He also had 12 touchdowns on his way to being a first-team All-Pro selection for the first time in his career.

Jacobs has played 60 games through four seasons with the Raiders. He has 4,740 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns rushing.

Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders stretches before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Williams has gained 2,606 yards from scrimmage during his eight-year career. Jacobs had an NFL-high 2,053 scrimmage yards last year.

If Jacobs were to take his holdout into the season, he'd be