Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Leaves Practice With Leg Injury
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice Sunday with an apparent knee injury and could not put weight on his right leg. Trainers helped him off the field after he landed awkwardly diving for a catch.
- 22-year-old Jeanty was the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- The Raiders' season opener against the Miami Dolphins is under three weeks away.
- The full team took a knee and said a prayer after Jeanty went down.
- No official update on Jeanty's condition had been issued as of Sunday.
Why it matters: Jeanty is Las Vegas's top running back and a foundational piece of the team's rebuilding roster. A significant absence would reshape the Raiders' offensive plans heading into the season.
- Fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. is next on the depth chart.
- Washington ran for 1,070 yards and 8 touchdowns in his lone season at Arkansas.
How 5 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center covers the injury factually, focusing on depth-chart implications and who is next in line behind Jeanty.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right emphasizes the dramatic scene on the field and the potential blow to Las Vegas's season ambitions.
What’s next: The Raiders are awaiting results of additional testing on Jeanty's leg.
- Washington has 15 carries for 119 yards across two preseason games.
- What do imaging results show about the nature and severity of the knee injury?
- Will Jeanty be available for the regular season opener against Miami?