Raiders Get Positive News On Ashton Jeanty After Ankle Injury Scare

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty injured  

Ashton Jeanty avoids major injury after sprained ankle. Jeanty injury opens door for Mike Washington Jr. as Raiders prep for Dolphins.

Raiders RB sprains ankle in practice...

The Las Vegas Raiders believe Ashton Jeanty avoided a major injury after the running back suffered an ankle sprain, per reports.

Jeanty, 22, went down on Sunday after landing awkwardly on a catch attempt. He couldn’t put weight on his leg and was helped off by trainers while teammates knelt in support.  

The Jacksonville native is entering Year 2 after Las Vegas took him No. 6 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Jeanty totaled 1,321 yards,  975 rushing at 3.7 yards per carry, and scored 10 touchdowns, including 5 on the ground.  

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, who had to be helped off the practice field today, is believed to have sprained his ankle, sources tell @rapsheet and me. The Raiders still are unsure how long he will be out, but it is not considered a long-term injury and the organization is breathing… pic.twitter.com/toRYADmjo1

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2026

With Jeanty banged up, rookie Mike Washington Jr. moves up the depth chart. Three-year veteran Dylan Laube and nine-year pro Dare Ogunbowale are also in the mix.  

Las Vegas opens the 2026 regular season on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins.