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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Underwhelming rookie campaign
Dylan Laube returned a kickoff for 19 yards, but he logged just one offensive snap in the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 18 loss to the Chargers.Laube concluded his 2024 campaign with just one carry for no gain and a lost fumble across 10 games, also returning six kickoffs for 164 yards. The sixth rounder's rookie season was especially disappointing when considering the litany of injuries suffered by his backfield mates, as each of Alexander Mattison, Zamir White (quadriceps), Ameer Abdullah (foot) and Sincere McCormick (ankle) missed time. Laube has three years remaining on his contract in Las Vegas, but neither playing time nor a roster spot are guaranteed in 2025 with the Raiders slated to hire a new head coach and general manager.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Clear to suit up in Week 17
Dylan Laube (illness) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.Laube popped up on the injury report when he didn't practice due to an illness Thursday, but the rookie running back logged a limited session Friday and appears set to take the field Sunday. He'll likely see most -- or all -- of his work as a kick returner, as Laube has gotten only one offensive snap this season.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: No practice Thursday due to illness
Dylan Laube (illness) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.Laube wasn't listed on Las Vegas' injury report Wednesday, but an illness prevented him from participating in the team's second practice of the week. It's not clear at this point if the rookie running back is at risk of missing Sunday's contest against New Orleans. Laube has logged just one snap on offense this season, but he's been contributing as a kick returner since Week 12.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Still not involved on offense
Dylan Laube recorded two kickoff returns for 36 yards and a special-teams solo tackle during Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City.Despite both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps) being out in Week 13, Laube did not record any offensive snaps, leaving the work in the backfield for veteran Ameer Abdullah and rookie undrafted free agent Sincere McCormick. At this point, it doesn't seem like Laube has a feasible path to fantasy value in 2024.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Sticks to special teams Sunday
Dylan Laube did not see the field on offense in the Las Vegas Raiders' 29-19 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, but he did return a kickoff for 59 yards.Laube's complete lack of involvement on offense came as a bit of a surprise with both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) sidelined, but Sincere McCormick worked as Ameer Abdullah's backup instead. Playing time figures to remain sparse for Laube against Kansas City in Week 13, especially if Mattison or White are ready to return.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Big chance with two RBs doubtful
Dylan Laube's set for a larger role Sunday against the Broncos, as Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports that both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) will be listed as doubtful.Laube fumbled on his only previous carry this season, but coach Antonio Pierce remains supportive of the 2024 sixth-round draft pick. According to Tafur, Laube and Sincere McCormick would back up Ameer Abdullah if Mattison and White both sit. McCormick would first have to be elevated from the practice squad, where the Las Vegas Raiders also have Chris Collier.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Larger role awaits in Week 12
Dylan Laube is "expected to be a big part of the game plan" in Sunday's game against the Broncos with fellow Las Vegas Raiders running backs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadricep) both nursing injuries, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.Neither Mattison nor White has taken part in the Raiders' first two Week 12 practices, and both look to be trending toward sitting out Sunday. Ameer Abdullah is the No. 3 back on the depth chart and has suited up in all 10 of the Raiders' games this season, but he's been deployed largely as a special-teams contributor and change-of-pace/passing-down specialist on offense behind Mattison and White. With that in mind, Abdullah's role may not change dramatically Week 12, which could pave the way for Laube to see more extensive work after he had been a healthy inactive for each of Las Vegas' last three games before its Week 10 bye. A 2024 sixth-round pick out of New Hampshire, Laube played just one snap on offense across Las Vegas' first six contests of the season and fell out of favor after fumbling on his first NFL carry in a Week 6 loss to the Steelers. Head coach Antonio Pierce has said that Laube has bounced back well from the miscue and impressed with his effort in practices over the last few weeks, and the rookie looks like he'll now get a chance at redemption Sunday. Laube posted meager numbers in three preseason outings (10 carries for 28 yards, one catch for six yards on four targets and a lost fumble), but he excelled as a three-down workhorse during his collegiate career and had drawn positive reviews from the Las Vegas staff early in training camp.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Inactive for Week 11
Dylan Laube (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against Miami.Laube fumbled his first -- and so far only -- NFL carry against Pittsburgh in Week 6 and hasn't taken the field since. Las Vegas' running game ranks dead last in the NFL with 76.9 yards per game on the campaign, but Laube remains firmly behind Alexander Mattison, Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah on the running back depth chart. There's certainly a chance the Las Vegas Raiders will eventually give Laube a chance to show what he can do given the team's 2-7 record heading into Week 11.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Healthy scratch for Week 7
Dylan Laube (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.Laube has played in the Las Vegas Raiders' last three games, but he lost a fumble on his first NFL rushing attempt in Week 6 against the Steelers. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 against the Chiefs on Oct. 27. The Raiders will go with a three-man backfield of Zamir White, Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah for Sunday's contest.
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Raiders' Dylan Laube: Loses fumble on first NFL carry
Dylan Laube lost a fumble on his only carry in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.The first offensive snap and rushing attempt of Laube's young NFL career resulted in a fumble, as the sixth-round rookie had the ball punched out of his arms by Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt late in the second quarter. Laube didn't see the field on offense for the remainder of the contest, and with fellow running back Zamir White (groin) possibly returning against the Rams in Week 7, Laube could remain limited to a special-teams role.