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Ashton Jeanty discusses two running back system with Raiders for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Ashton Jeanty discusses two running back system with Raiders for 2026
Summary

Ashton Jeanty, the starting running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, addressed the team's two-back system during a press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center on June 8, 2026. The Raiders plan to complement Jeanty with rookie Mike Washington after selecting him in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Jeanty expressed excitement about sharing carries to keep defenses off balance, while Coach Klint Kubiak supports maximizing Jeanty's playing time given his productivity. Jeanty ranked seventh in total carries last season and led the league in broken tackles, highlighting his ability to wear down defenses.

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  • •Jeanty will be the starting RB for the Raiders in 2026.
  • •Rookie Mike Washington will share carries with Jeanty.
  • •Klint Kubiak endorses using two running backs efficiently.
  • •Jeanty had 266 carries last season, ranking seventh in the league.
  • •He led the league with 43 broken tackles.
Latest Updates
  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty wasn't afraid to share his thoughts on the two RB system Las Vegas will use in 2026
What they're saying
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The Las Vegas Raiders will use Ashton Jeanty as the starting running back, but also give rookie Mike Washington some run.

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