The Las Vegas Raiders may have found their replacement for Josh Jacobs in the backfield, as they are reportedly signing another former NFL starting running back.

According to recent reports, former Vikings starting running back Alexander Mattison is signing with the Raiders. He will likely compete for the starting job with Las Vegas’s forth round pick, Zamir White.

According to a report from ProFootballTalk, Mattison is visiting the Raiders at the moment, and he does not plan to leave until the two sides have agreed to terms.

Mattison was the Vikings’ starting running back in 2023 after they allowed Dalvin Cook to walk in free agency. He had a disappointing season, however, recording just 700 rushing yards and zero rushing touchdowns in 16 games. He did manage to reel in 30 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns, but it’s well short of what the Vikings probably hoped for when they decided to roll with the 2019 third-overall pick as their lead back.

Alexander Mattison Set To Compete For Starter’s Role

Despite his limited production as the starting running back in Minnesota during the 2023 season, it’s expected that Mattison will compete with White for the number one spot in Vegas for the 2024 campaign.