Raheem Mostert

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		105	3,895	34	5.0
2025		12	104	0	4.7
2024		13	278	2	3.3
2023		15	1,012

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a B- Contract Value Index, Raheem Mostert's 1-year pact reflects how free agency valued the veteran running back position in 2026. The deal's modest $1.6M annual value aligns cleanly with his 2025 season production—70 receiving yards across 12 games—which confirms his standing as a depth contributor rather than a featured back. At 34 years old with 11 seasons played and a performance grade of B+, Mostert represents the journeyman archetype: reliable execution in a rotational role, but without the statistical footprint or accolades to command premium market rates. His lack of All-Pro recognition and modest career reception total of 123 receptions underscores why teams view him as organizational filler, not a foundational piece. Media framing positions him as a respected professional transitioning into a backup capacity, with interest from playoff contenders suggesting some value as a complementary option—though his recent public criticism of previous coaching regimes introduces minor credibility risk and hints at potential locker-room friction. The single-year structure carries zero cap burden and allows flexibility, but the lukewarm sentiment grade and sparse headline attention reflect a market reality: Mostert is a serviceable veteran whose role and earning power will continue to compress as his career winds down.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Raheem's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Raheem Mostert is an 11-year veteran who carved his legacy as one of the NFL's most explosive change-of-pace backs, earning his reputation through elite burst and big-play ability. He earns a B+ overall grade, a reflection of a career body of work that far outpaces what his current-season snapshot suggests. Among free-agent backs at 34, Mostert remains a known commodity with championship pedigree and proven production at the highest level. His 4.73 yards per carry this season sits comfortably above the NFL average of 4.11, confirming his signature efficiency remains intact even as usage has declined sharply. The bigger concern is his 8.67 rushing yards per game, well below the league average of 22.39, indicating a dramatically reduced role rather than a decline in per-touch effectiveness. That distinction matters — Mostert is still dangerous in controlled doses, but sustaining a featured workload at this stage is no longer realistic. His seasonal trend tells the real story: after an A- in 2023 that showcased his best football in years with Miami, grades have slipped to a D in 2024 and a D+ in 2025, driven almost entirely by diminishing opportunity. Any team signing Mostert should view him as a specialist — a proven third-down option or situational explosive piece rather than a volume carrier. At 34, his ceiling is a complementary role on a contender, and his floor is a practice-squad veteran; the outcome depends entirely on scheme fit and organizational patience.

How Raheem Compares at the Position

Raheem Mostert ranks 26th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Raheem between Travis Etienne Jr. (B+) just ahead and Jacory Croskey-merritt (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Raheem Mostert enters 2026 free agency as a veteran depth option with modest media attention and lukewarm fan perception. At 11 years in the league with 123 career receptions and no All-Pro accolades, he occupies the role-player tier—a reliable but unspectacular contributor. Recent headlines show genuine interest from playoff contenders (Dolphins, Seahawks, Raiders workouts), which sustains baseline credibility, but his public criticism of Mike McDaniel's coaching tenure introduces a minor credibility dent and suggests potential locker-room friction. Media coverage remains sparse and neutral-to-positive on his athletic profile, though no outlet projects him as a featured back or starter. Overall perception reflects a journeyman's reality: respected as a professional, but unlikely to generate significant buzz or command premium interest in a crowded free-agent RB market.