BREAKING: Raiders Eye Nick Chubb to Join Ashton Jeanty in Power-Run Backfield Under Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to make waves—and break bones—in the AFC West.
In a move that could redefine the very identity of their offense, the Raiders are reportedly targeting Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb to join emerging powerhouse Ashton Jeanty in what could become the NFL’s most punishing backfield. With newly minted head coach Pete Carroll at the helm, the Silver and Black are shifting hard into smashmouth football—and the league is on notice.
Chubb, known for his brutal downhill running and unparalleled consistency, is recovering from a devastating knee injury in 2023, but insiders say his rehab is ahead of schedule—and the Raiders are ready to gamble. Pairing Chubb’s veteran grit with the explosive, tackle-breaking talent of Jeanty would form a thunder-and-thunder combination that perfectly embodies Carroll’s old-school philosophy: dominate the line of scrimmage, control the clock, and impose your will.
“Pete doesn’t want finesse,” a source close to the Raiders brass revealed. “He wants blood in the trenches. He wants fear in defenders’ eyes.”
And there may be no scarier 1-2 punch than Chubb and Jeanty. Jeanty, who stunned scouts with his raw blend of speed, power, and vision at Boise State, was a breakout rookie sensation. Adding Chubb—whose quiet demeanor masks a relentless competitive fire—would provide the perfect mentor, and more importantly, a battering ram to share the load and keep defenses guessing.
Las Vegas has long flirted with chaos, but this is something else entirely: this is controlled demolition.
Carroll’s arrival has already shaken the culture. His defensive mind, motivational mastery, and loyalty to the ground game are rippling through the organization. With Davante Adams anchoring the air attack and a young, fast-improving defense under development, the Raiders’ new identity is becoming clear: brutal, unrelenting, and unapologetically physical.
Of course, questions remain. Can Chubb return to Pro Bowl form? Will Jeanty keep rising? Will Carroll’s Seattle-era tactics translate to a new generation?
One thing’s for sure: if the Raiders land Chubb, opposing defenses will feel it—in their ribs, in their legs, and in their nightmares.
The Autumn Wind is coming. And it’s bringing a sledgehammer.
