Ashton Jeanty suffers leg injury during Raiders practice on August 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Ashton Jeanty left practice early on August 23 due to a right leg injury sustained during 11-on-11 drills with the Las Vegas Raiders. Jeanty appeared to suffer the injury while diving for a catch, requiring assistance to exit the field. His status remains uncertain as the Raiders have not released an official diagnosis. The injury raises concerns for the Raiders' running back depth chart, highlighting rookie Mike Washington Jr.'s potential as he has shown promise in the preseason. Washington recorded 63 rushing yards against Arizona and 56 yards against Houston, indicating he could take on a larger role if Jeanty is sidelined.
- •Jeanty injured his right leg while diving for a catch during practice.
- •He left the field without putting weight on his injured leg.
- •Rookie Mike Washington Jr. is poised for a larger role in the backfield.
- •Raiders have not provided an official diagnosis on Jeanty's injury.
- •Washington has excelled in preseason games, showcasing his abilities.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Ashton Jeanty? Latest Update on Raiders Star’s Scary Injury and A Look at Las Vegas’ RB Depth Chart
"The Las Vegas Raiders entered Sunday with one of the NFL’s more intriguing young backfields. They left practice waiting for an update on the player at the center of it.
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