New rules are forcing Daniel Carlson to run the clock back and use some of his skills from a previous sport he played. Story by Justin Churchill • 1w.

Ashton Jeanty's nickname is Deuce. His twitter handle is Deuce2. He wore No. 2 at Boise State. He says it's because he was born on December 2 when, as he puts it "Greatness was born that day." So ...

It's been well-documented that Raiders Kicker Daniel Carlson an Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty engaged in a one-week negotiation for the glory of wearing the No. 2.

Las Vegas Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson participates during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) 2 / 2.

Dec 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and punter AJ Cole (6) leave the field after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Allegiant Stadium.

Daniel Carlson Breaks Silence on Giving up Jersey Number to Ashton Jeanty originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After averaging a league-worst 79.8 yards per game on the ground last year, the Las ...

Daniel Carlson kicks off for the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) By .

Neither took the easy path to get here. But Daniel Carlson and AJ Cole persevered and the Raiders have perhaps the best kicker-punter duo in the NFL. Las Vegas showed its appreciation to Cole by ...

Perhaps his changing back to the No. 8 will rejuvenate Carlson and allow him to leave the 2024 season in the past. Jeanty, by that same token, will be looking to give new life to the No. 2 in 2025.

For kickers with at least 85 attempts over the past three seasons, Carlson was fifth in conversion rate at 89.3%. His 24 made field goals from 50 yards and beyond ranked fourth.

Las Vegas Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson participates during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. Credit: AP/John Locher. By The Associated PressJune 11, 2025.