Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Ashton Jeanty Injures Ankle
The Raiders did not announce a diagnosis or recovery timeline after Jeanty was helped off the field and replaced by rookie Mike Washington Jr.
- On Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an apparent right-leg injury during practice and required assistance from trainers to leave the field.
- Jeanty sustained the injury while diving for a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins, landing awkwardly on the indoor turf surface during team drills, per multiple reports.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Jeanty was diagnosed with a sprained ankle, which is "not considered a long-term injury," though the team has not provided an official recovery timeline.
- Following Jeanty's departure, backup running back Mike Washington handled the remaining first-team reps Sunday, while the Raiders have yet to announce a specific recovery timetable.
- NFL analyst Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus suggested veteran Kareem Hunt as a potential free agent option if the Raiders require depth at running back.
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Raiders believe Ashton Jeanty suffered ankle sprain
The Las Vegas Raiders believe Ashton Jeanty suffered a sprained ankle during practice, an encouraging preliminary assessment after the running back needed assistance leaving the field and could not put weight on his right leg. The club remains uncertain about how long Ashton will be unavailable, although the injury is not considered long term. That distinction matters with Las Vegas scheduled to open its season against Miami on September 13. An …
Report: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty believed to have sprained ankle - Regional Media News
Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty is believed to have sprained his ankle on Sunday during Raiders practice in Henderson, Nev., according to a co-report from ESPN and NFL Network late Sunday. Jeanty dove for an attempted reception on a pass route and fell awkwardly on the indoor turf surface, per multiple reports. Jeanty stayed down before being helped from the field by trainers and medical personnel. Jeanty couldn't put weight on his right le…
Ashton Jeanty Injury Update: What Happened to His Knee and Which Raiders Backup RB Takes Over?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left Sunday's training camp practice after suffering an apparent right knee injury, raising immediate concerns about the status of one of the team's most important offensive players heading into his second NFL season. Jeanty was unable to put pressure on his right leg as he was helped from the field by athletic trainers, while the Raiders did not immediately provide details about the severity of the i…
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