Raiders Add Theo Riddick to Back Up Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract with former Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos running back Theo Riddick, who will sign a one-year deal.

Riddick, who spent the first six years of his career with the Lions, was signed to a one-year contract with the Broncos a year ago.

The 29-year-old free-agent is trying to make a comeback after sitting out the 2019 NFL season after a slight fracture in his shoulder during a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Riddick was placed on injured reserve and would not play for the entire season.

Riddick was selected by the Lions' in the 2013 NFL Draft when the team made him a sixth-round (No. 199 overall) selection out of Notre Dame.

In Detroit, Riddick was used primarily as a receiver out of the backfield, but his struggles in the running game and dropped passes caused his time in Detroit to run out.

Riddick has appeared in 84 NFL games, rushing for 1,023 yards, recording five rushing touchdowns. He added 285 receptions for 2,238 yards and 14 touchdowns with the Lions.

The Raiders have a similar player in Jalen Richard. Richard is a great pass catcher, can run the ball if needed and is an excellent pass blocker.

The Raiders have added offesnsive weapons across their roster and having another pass catcher on the backfield will add to the dynamics of what Raiders Coach Jon Gruden is trying to do.

Adding Riddick might give a bit of help to starting running back Josh Jacobs, who Gruden has said will be used more on pass plays.

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