Las Vegas continues dramatic identity shift in 2025 with a bruising ground-game vision
After raising eyebrows across the league by selecting standout Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders aren’t slowing down. According to league sources, the Raiders are now aggressively pursuing former Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb, signaling head coach Pete Carroll’s intent to reshape the franchise into a physical, old-school football powerhouse.
Chubb, once a dominant force with the Cleveland Browns, had his career trajectory altered by significant injuries. But recent reports suggest the veteran is healthy, motivated, and ready to contribute. His potential arrival in Las Vegas would form one of the NFL’s most punishing backfield tandems: Jeanty as the explosive every-down workhorse, and Chubb as the downhill, short-yardage punisher.
“This isn’t a finesse team anymore,” one AFC executive said. “Pete Carroll is building a brand of football that’s going to hurt to play against — and he’s starting in the trenches.”
The Raiders’ shift in philosophy under Carroll is stark. Gone are the high-profile, splashy signings and unpredictable offensive schemes of past regimes. Instead, toughness, time-of-possession, and physical dominance are emerging as the franchise’s new pillars. If Chubb can reclaim even a portion of his pre-injury form — he averaged 5.3 yards per carry across six seasons — the Raiders may field the most dangerous power-run duo in the AFC.
With a rebuilt offensive line, a renewed focus on controlling the clock, and Carroll’s signature defensive discipline, Las Vegas is fast becoming one of the most intriguing and unpredictable teams of 2025.
💬 “This team’s going to hit you in the mouth,” one NFC scout noted. “And it’s going to keep hitting until the final whistle.”
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