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What avenues are still available for the Las Vegas Raiders to field a winning team in 2026?
The Raiders have had a rather quiet offseason in the open market. Las Vegas added former second-team All-Pro cornerback Taron Johnson, as well as center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. The Raiders also signed other quality veterans, such as linebacker Nakobe Dean and wide receiver Jalen Nailor. However, Las Vegas has room for another running back, making Kareem Hunt a prime free agent who can do a lot for the Raiders next season.
Hunt recorded 611 yards in 2025 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. His eight rushing touchdowns on the year were the second-most of his career, only behind the nine he scored in 2023 with the Cleveland Browns. The Toledo product carried it 163 times last season.
Playoff experience is the invaluable contribution that Hunt is equipped to bring to the Raiders next season. The Raiders stand to benefit greatly from placing players of note at every point on the field. Hunt fits that bill, with the ability to also produce effectively behind Ashton Jeanty in 2026.
The Raiders’ run game was Jeanty last season. He had 266 carries in 2025, which he turned into 975 yards. The next closest running back, Raheem Mostert, had just 22 carries. Hunt is worth the Raiders mulling a new distribution of carries for next season.
Las Vegas currently has $23.4 million in cap space. Spotrac projects Hunt’s market value to be $1.9 million in free agency. He last signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Chiefs in 2025. Hunt is the cap-friendly veteran suitable to add much to Las Vegas’ offense next season.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: NFL free agency: Veteran RB Kareem Hunt can elevate Raiders' run game
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The Raiders have had a rather quiet offseason in the open market. Las Vegas added former second-team All-Pro cornerback Taron Johnson, as well as center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. The Raiders also signed other quality veterans, such as linebacker Nakobe Dean and wide receiver Jalen Nailor. However, Las Vegas has room for another running back, making Kareem Hunt a prime free agent who can do a lot for the Raiders next season.
Hunt recorded 611 yards in 2025 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. His eight rushing touchdowns on the year were the second-most of his career, only behind the nine he scored in 2023 with the Cleveland Browns. The Toledo product carried it 163 times last season.
Playoff experience is the invaluable contribution that Hunt is equipped to bring to the Raiders next season. The Raiders stand to benefit greatly from placing players of note at every point on the field. Hunt fits that bill, with the ability to also produce effectively behind Ashton Jeanty in 2026.
The Raiders’ run game was Jeanty last season. He had 266 carries in 2025, which he turned into 975 yards. The next closest running back, Raheem Mostert, had just 22 carries. Hunt is worth the Raiders mulling a new distribution of carries for next season.
Las Vegas currently has $23.4 million in cap space. Spotrac projects Hunt’s market value to be $1.9 million in free agency. He last signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Chiefs in 2025. Hunt is the cap-friendly veteran suitable to add much to Las Vegas’ offense next season.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: NFL free agency: Veteran RB Kareem Hunt can elevate Raiders' run game
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