News out of OTAs is that the Raiders plan on using veteran Raheem Mostert as the primary 3rd down running back to spare Ashton Jeanty.
With the Raiders having spent a top-5 pick on Ashton Jeanty, the only question regarding their backfield was whether either Zamir White or Sincere McCormick could hold onto prominent roles behind him. Instead, newcomer Raheem Mostert seems to be the frontrunner to mix in as the team’s primary 3rd-down back.
The Raiders signed Mostert to a 1-year, $2.1 million contract back in March. It’s a sneaky good fit for the 33-year-old former track star, who’s just one season removed from a 1,000-yard campaign. Mostert can be considered a decent value in dynasty leagues for owners seeking positional depth.
If I have Jeanty, however, I’m not rushing to acquire Mostert as a handcuff. Mostert has been prone to injury throughout his career, and I would much rather have the younger McCormick for a handcuff in Dynasty formats. He stands to gain more than Zamir White if either Jeanty or Mostert goes down.
–Blake Stachel (@bllakkay)
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The Las Vegas Raiders are reported to be signing veteran running back Raheem Mostert.
Current reports imply that veteran running back Raheem Mostert intends to sign a 1-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mostert will be 33 years old when the 2025 season begins.
Mostert appeared in 13 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and rushed for 278 yards and 2 TDs. His best year came in 2023 when he rushed for over 1000 yards for the first, and only, time in his 10 year career, and added a league leading 22 TDs from scrimmage. Mostert should not be drafted in any formats.
Author: Brendon Booth (@bigbonededFFB)
The Miami Dolphins announced on their X account that they are releasing veteran Running Back, Raheem Mostert ahead of free agency.
This announcement leaves De’Von Achane and Jaylen Wright as the only two running backs on Miami’s roster. While the Dolphins will certainly add more bodies through free agency and the draft, this is welcome news for Jaylen Wright dynasty managers who are hoping he can carve out a more substantial role in 2025. This also clears the way for Achane to be the clear lead back and see increased usage.
Mostert has struggled with injuries throughout his career, including last season. Whether it was his age, poor blocking, or being dinged up, his career low 3.2 yards per carry in 2024 is certainly concerning. Still, Mostert boasts supreme speed and athleticism, that when healthy behind a good O-line, can allow him to be an incredibly explosive playmaker.
Expect Mostert to draw interest from several running back needy teams this offseason. In a best case scenario, he could end up as a potential rotational back for a team like the Denver Broncos. In a worst case scenario, he could reunite with a team like San Francisco as a reserve option behind a star like Christian McCaffrey. Regardless, Mostert’s fantasy value is dwindling and it’s a near certainty that his best days are behind him.
Author: Jonny Tooma (@FantasyPicasso)
The 31-year-old running back has agreed to a new deal that will keep him in a Dolphins uniform through the 2025 season.
On Friday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert agreed to terms on a new two-year contract worth up to $9 million. The nine-year veteran is coming off a career season in which he rushed for 1,012 yards and 18 touchdowns (which led the NFL), averaging a stellar 4.8 yards per carry. Mostert’s previous deal—which saw him earn a base salary of $2.35 million—was set to expire after the 2024 season.
Although Mostert will be 32 by the time the NFL season kicks off in September, one year ago, he was the first running back at the age of 30+ to record a 1,000-yard rushing season since Adrian Peterson did it in 2018. Mostert has been particularly productive in Miami, where he has recorded his two most prolific rushing seasons and also notched his first and only career Pro Bowl selection. Mostert has been able to stay relatively healthy, too, which had been a problem for him during his years with the San Francisco 49ers.
With Miami looking to advance past the Wild Card round—where they have lost each of the past two seasons—Mostert figures to play a huge role in a rushing attack that has excelled since his arrival in South Beach. Paired with second-year man De’Von Achane, the Dolphins’ backfield figures to feature one of the league’s most explosive tandems once again in 2024.
Coming off a season in which he led the league in rushing touchdowns and finished within the top five in fantasy scoring, Mostert’s extension only further cements his status as a solid, plug-and-play fantasy RB1. Although it might be difficult to expect the same level of touchdown production in 2024—mainly due to health and the rise of Achane—Miami’s high-octane attack figures to bode well for Mostert’s fantasy outlook.
The Miami Dolphins have Raheem Mostert inactive for Week 17.
After suffering an ankle and knee injury last week, Raheem Mostert has hardly practiced this week and will miss Week 17. Mostert has been a touchdown machine this season and fantasy managers will be scrambling this morning for a replacement.
The main benefactor of Mostert’s absence will be De’Von Achane. Since returning from his stint on IR, Achane has been mediocre for fantasy managers with two out of five games with double-digit fantasy points. The rookie does have a tough match-up versus the Ravens this week, but is a must start now with Mostert possibly sitting this one out. In deeper leagues you may want to add Jeff Wilson Jr. since he will have a larger role this week, and be a possible flex play.
Rookie De’Von Achane is expected to miss the Dolphins’ Week 1 contest versus the Chargers.
The highly anticipated debut of De’Von Achane will be put on ice as it appears that he will miss the Week 1 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Achane was drafted in the third round out of Texas A&M but unfortunately has been dealing with a shoulder injury since injuring it during the Dolphins’ preseason game versus the Texans. The rookie was looking like an excellent sleeper for Week 1, especially after Jeff Wilson landed on the IR early this week, but now managers have to wait to see if he can be ready for Week 2.
With Achane inactive, look for Raheem Mostert to handle the majority of the touches and be a possible RB2 for fantasy managers for Week 1. Mostert should be inserted into line-ups as either an RB2 or Flex play this week. In deeper PPR leagues Salvon Ahmed could be picked up as a really deep Flex option. In dynasty leagues, also consider adding Chris Brooks since he will be active today and could surprise many fantasy managers and garner some touches as well.
