Just hours after reports surfaced that the Raiders were signing former Miami running back Raheem Mostert, the Dolphins turned back around and signed Mattison in what was essentially a swap of backup running backs. Both can still be effective rushers in the NFL but could benefit from a change of scenery.

The late-blooming RB did not enjoy an extended opportunity until the 49ers gave him work alongside Tevin Coleman in 2019, but new Raiders OC Chip Kelly was present during Mostert’s nomadic period. During his final year as Eagles HC,