The future of Rachaad White, the running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appears to be in question as he heads into free agency. After spending four seasons with the Buccaneers, White”s role has diminished, particularly with the emergence of standout running back Bucky Irving. This change has prompted White to express his desire to move on from Tampa Bay, hinting that his time with the team may be over.
As speculation around his next destination intensifies, many analysts are considering where White would fit best. Notably, writer Nathan Jahnke from Pro Football Focus believes the Dallas Cowboys would be an excellent match for him. In a recent article, Jahnke outlined potential free-agent fits from a fantasy football angle, placing White at the top of his list for the Cowboys.
Jahnke pointed out that for a running back to score fantasy points, they typically need more opportunities to carry the ball, something White has not experienced in Tampa Bay. He noted, “White has been a solid receiver but has particularly excelled on lesser-used run concepts.” Over the past two seasons, White has achieved impressive rushing grades, particularly on counter and power run plays, where he scored above 84.0. His ability to thrive on less common run concepts could make him a key contributor in the Cowboys” offensive scheme.
In Jahnke”s analysis, he emphasized that regardless of whether the Cowboys choose to re-sign their current running back, White would flourish in their offensive system. Given the effectiveness of the Cowboys” offense under head coach Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott, White would likely benefit from playing behind one of the strongest offensive lines in the league. This opportunity to become a feature back aligns perfectly with White”s aspirations.
As the legal tampering period for free agency approaches in early March, White is expected to engage with multiple teams. His next steps remain uncertain, but the Cowboys seem to be a promising option for his future.
