Brandon Bolden - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Stuck to special teams role in 2023 Bolden finished the 2023 season with four total carries for 31 yards and a touchdown in 17 games.

Impact Bolden was limited to a special teams role in his second campaign with the Raiders, logging just five offensive snaps throughout the entire season while Josh Jacobs, Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah handled the bulk of the work out of the backfield. Bolden turns 34 years old in late January before he's slated to hit free agency, though a retirement conversation may not be completely out of the question in 2024.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Next Gen Stats: Brandon Bolden reaches 20 MPH on 26-yard TD run Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden sprints to a 26-yard touchdown run against the Los Angeles Chargers, reaching 20 miles per hou...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NFL.COM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden spoke as training camp ended, and we have it all for you.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bolden's Time to Call it Quits Will be 'Family Ordeal' Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden is heading into his 11th NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bolden's Time to Call it Quits Will be 'Family Ordeal' Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden is heading into his 11th NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brandon Bolden: 'It's great to have everybody back' Running back Brandon Bolden discusses the initial roster for the 2023 season, playing special teams, running back Josh Jacobs and more.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Brandon Bolden rushes for a 7-yard touchdown vs. Los Angeles Rams

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brandon Bolden is One of the Oldest Raiders in the Room Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back Brandon Bolden takes jabs from his younger teammates regarding his age.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Bolden is One of the Oldest Raiders in the Room Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back Brandon Bolden takes jabs from his younger teammates regarding his age.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

From Raiders Training Camp: RB Brandon Bolden The 2023 NFL Training Camp for the Las Vegas Raiders is progressing, and today RB Brandon Bolden spoke, and we have his entire comments for...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Brandon Bolden: 'Not only the young guys on this team but I've got my son pushing me as well' Running back Brandon Bolden discusses the first week of 2023 Training Camp, the new NFL kicking rule, his longevity in the league and more

AUGUST 4, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Handles just 26 touches in 2022 Bolden did not play an offensive snap in the Raiders' Week 18 loss to the Chiefs, finishing his 2022 season with 17 carries for 66 yards to go along with nine catches on as many ta...

Impact Bolden remained buried on the depth chart at running back behind starter Josh Jacobs, Ameer Abdullah and even Zamir White at times throughout the 2022 campaign, but the unit could look entirely different with Jacobs and Abdullah hitting free agency this offseason. Bolden will turn 33 years old in late January, however, so the Raiders might continue to view him as more of a special teamer than a backfield solution at this stage of his career.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high eight carries in loss Bolden took eight carries for 32 yards in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the 49ers.

Impact Fellow reserve running back Zamir White (ankle) was inactive Sunday, so Bolden's usage spiked against the Niners when starter Josh Jacobs briefly exited the contest in the first half due to a minor hip injury. Bolden hadn't been dealt more than one carry in a single game since Week 3, but he could serve as Jacobs' primary backup again Week 18 against the Chiefs if White remains sidelined.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds injury designation Bolden (calf) practiced in full Wednesday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Bolden was limited on Monday's estimated practice report, but he's dropped his questionable injury tag and should be ready to go Thursday against the Rams. With Josh Jacobs (quad/calf) still limited and considered questionable for the game, it's possible Bolden could be looking at an increased workload for the contest.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered limited Monday Bolden (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice report, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Bolden was questionable going into Sunday's game against the Chargers with the same injury, but he ultimately suited up and played. With the Raiders returning to action Thursday against the Rams, it's possible his limited estimate is representative of a cautious approach by the team, as opposed to him having aggravated the injury. His practice status will be worth monitoring in the days ahead though, especially with Ameer Abdullah (hamstring) and Josh Jacobs (quad/calf) also listed as limited participants Monday.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Week 13 Bolden (calf) has been deemed active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Bolden was forced out with a calf injury during the Raiders' Week 12 overtime victory versus the Seahawks, and he was limited in each practice leading up to Sunday's game. However, the third-string running back will still suit up for this important divisional matchup against Las Vegas. Bolden has primarily filled in on special teams over the last six games, and he should continue to see limited offensive snaps behind Ameer Abdullah, with Josh Jacobs (calf) also deemed active Week 13.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 13 Bolden (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Bolden was limited throughout Week 13 prep due to a calf injury and is considered questionable for Sunday. The backup running back has played primarily on special teams this season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Raiders offense. However, Josh Jacobs (calf) is also questionable, so if both aforementioned players are sidelined, Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah would likely operate as Las Vegas' top two backs against Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Bolden (calf) was listed as a limited participant during the Raiders' walkthrough Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bolden was forced out early with a calf injury during Sunday's win over the Seahawks, and it's unclear if he was able to return to this contest. While the nature of this issue is still unknown, the 32-year-old running back will now have two more practices to improve his status before this Sunday's game against the Chargers. Bolden has recorded two rushes for 10 yards and five receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards while almost exclusively playing on special teams since Week 4, so he'll likely continue to play a limited offensive role when healthy.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Sunday Bolden (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Bolden did not log a statistic before exiting at some point during the first half Sunday. While the nature of this issue is still unclear, his absence should leave Zamir White to take on a bigger role behind top running backs Josh Jacobs and Ameer Abdullah.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Bolden caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 22-16 overtime win over the Broncos.

Impact Bolden's lone reception came in the first quarter, but he ultimately logged just three offensive snaps while fellow running back Ameer Abdullah saw four targets out of the Raiders' backfield behind Josh Jacobs. Bolden figures to remain limited to a special-teams role again Week 12 versus the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of game plan Week 10 Bolden logged all 17 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Colts.

Impact For only the second time in his eight appearances on the season, Bolden didn't pick up a snap on offense, as the Raiders had all of Josh Jacobs, Ameer Abdullah, Zamir White and Jakob Johnson work out of the backfield ahead of him. Bolden's status as a core special teams contributor should be enough to keep him active on game days moving forward, but he doesn't look like he'll have a role as a change-of-pace back unless one of Jacobs or Abdullah is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt one carry in loss Bolden took his only carry for five yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Bolden was not targeted in the passing game, while fellow backup Ameer Abdullah caught one of three targets for eight yards. The former has logged just five total offensive snaps in three contests since the Raiders' bye in Week 6, so Bolden carries very little fantasy appeal into Las Vegas' upcoming tilt against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

From the Las Vegas Raiders Locker Room: RB Brandon Bolden The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for another win as they head to the New Orleans Saints and we spoke with RB Brandon Bolden in the locker r...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Bolden: 'I'm ready to get back out there and play' Running back Brandon Bolden discusses the running back room, being a veteran on the team, advocating for early detection and more.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

'Still Going': Brandon Bolden reflects on 2018 battle with cancer Ahead of the NFL's annual Crucial Catch initiative, the running back opens up about his diagnosis, recovery and the importance of early dete...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

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