Sanders Eyes Raiders Role.
Las Vegas Raiders Evaluate Veteran Running Back Miles Sanders to Bolster Their Backfield.
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In Carolina across 2023 and 2024, Miles Sanders started just 7 of 27 games but still accumulated 637 rushing yards on 184 carries (3.5 yards per attempt) with 4 rushing touchdowns, reflecting a limited role behind Chuba Hubbard.
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Carolina leaned heavily on Chuba Hubbard in the same period, with Hubbard posting 238 carries in 2023 (Sanders 129) and then Hubbard again taking 250 carries in 2024 while Sanders’ volume dropped to 55.
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Sanders’ 2025 with the Cowboys included 4 games, 20 carries for 117 yards and 1 touchdown before a season-ending knee injury, illustrating why teams might view him as a stopgap veteran.
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Panthers released Sanders in March 2025, after which he signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys, continuing his journey as a veteran free agent.
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If brought in by Las Vegas, Sanders would instantly become the most experienced back in a group led by Ashton Jeanty, with fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. as the No. 2, and Klint Kubiak’s Seattle-era emphasis on balanced carries suggesting a potentially split workload.
Veteran running back Miles Sanders worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, according to ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler, as the team looks to add depth at running back before training camp. Sanders, 29, is fully cleared from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys after just four games.
The workout adds a proven veteran to Las Vegas's thin backfield rotation. If signed, Sanders would be the most experienced back on the roster behind first-round pick Ashton Jeanty, Newsweek reported.
Sanders' Career Peaked in Philadelphia, Faded Since
Sanders was a standout for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, rushing for 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns. That season made him one of the most coveted free agents in the 2023 class. He signed a big contract with the Carolina Panthers that offseason.
Things never took off in Carolina. Sanders started just 7 of 27 games over two seasons with the Panthers, according to Panthers Wire. He totaled 637 rushing yards on 184 carries — a modest 3.5 yards per attempt — with 4 touchdowns. The Panthers leaned heavily on Chuba Hubbard, who had 250 carries in 2024 while Sanders managed just 55.
Cowboys Stint Cut Short by Knee Injury in 2025
Carolina released Sanders in March 2025. He quickly signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys, continuing his run as a veteran free agent. The stint in Dallas was brief. Sanders played 4 games, carried the ball 20 times for 117 yards and 1 touchdown before a knee injury ended his season, NFL Trade Rumors reported.
The injury raised questions about his durability. But Sanders has now been cleared by doctors, which opened the door for teams like Las Vegas to take a look at him ahead of training camp.
Raiders' Backfield Is Thin Beyond Jeanty
Las Vegas enters training camp with Ashton Jeanty as the clear starter. Beyond Jeanty, the depth is limited. Fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. is projected as the No. 2 back. Rookie Roman Hemby is also in the mix, according to Just Blog Baby.
Head coach Klint Kubiak ran a balanced backfield during his time in Seattle. That suggests Sanders could get real work if signed — not just serve as emergency depth. A split-carry role would suit Sanders, who has rarely been a true workhorse since his Eagles days.
Raiders Face September 13 Deadline With Dolphins Opener
Las Vegas opens the 2025 season on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins. That date adds urgency to any roster decisions. The team hosted eight players total for workouts Monday, showing a broad push to fill roster spots before camp opens, USA Today noted.
Sanders is not a long-term answer. He is a stopgap — a veteran who knows the game and can contribute right away. For a team with questions behind Jeanty, that kind of reliable short-term option has real value heading into the regular season.
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