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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (Ankle) Closer to Return than ‘some Think’
The Raiders are counting on Ashton Jeanty to be ready for Week 1 after an ankle sprain, and they avoided placing him on injured reserve.
- On Tuesday, September 1, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty worked with trainers during practice, marking his return to the field one week after suffering an ankle sprain on August 23.
- Jeanty suffered an apparent knee injury on August 23 when he landed awkwardly diving for a low pass from Kirk Cousins during a team period. NFL insider Ian Rapoport later reported the sprain was "more low than high," suggesting a shorter recovery timeline.
- Head coach Klint Kubiak said the Raiders are "counting on" Jeanty to play in Week 1. The team opted against placing him on injured reserve during the roster cutdown to 53 players, signaling confidence in his recovery.
- General Manager John Spytek declined to make specific promises Tuesday, though he expects Jeanty back "as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect." The cautious tone reflects ongoing uncertainty about Week 1 availability.
- If Jeanty is not cleared for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, rookie Mike Washington is expected to assume backfield duties. The team is confident Jeanty will return by Week 4 at the latest given he avoided injured reserve.
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than ‘some think’
By Field Level Media Sep 02 (Field Level Media) - Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek said. Jeanty did not participate in Tuesday's ...
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