Ashton Jeanty suffers leg injury during Raiders practice on August 23
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 8:55 PMNew York Post — Ashton Jeanty’s cryptic message does little to calm Raiders injury fears - New York Post
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ashton Jeanty Drops Cryptic Message Amid Injury Concerns
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Worrying Detail Emerges in Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Injury Report
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ashton Jeanty Injury Update: Raiders RB Suffers Sprained Ankle, Avoids Serious Injury
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ashton Jeanty injury update gives Raiders major sigh of relief
- 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
"Ashton Jeanty gave the Las Vegas Raiders and their fanbase a serious scare Sunday afternoon. Despite the initial fears, the star running back avoided serious injury after leaving practice early. Here's everything we know. Ashton Jeanty Injury Jeanty suffered what was called a "lower-leg injury" during Raiders practice on Sunday. It happened when he was […] The post Ashton Jeanty Injury Update: Raiders RB Suffers Sprained Ankle, Avoids Serious Injury appeared first on Stadium Rant.
"Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty decided to drop a cryptic message as fans wait for word on his injury status. The post Ashton Jeanty Drops Cryptic Message Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.
"A worrying detail emerged in a report about Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty's knee injury. The post Worrying Detail Emerges in Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Injury Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- New York PostAug 27, 2026, 8:55 PMAshton Jeanty’s cryptic message does little to calm Raiders injury fears - New York Post
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty sparked fears his ankle injury is worse than expected after sharing a cryptic Bible verse on Instagram.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:23 AMAshton Jeanty Drops Cryptic Message Amid Injury Concerns
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty decided to drop a cryptic message as fans wait for word on his injury status. The post Ashton Jeanty Drops Cryptic Message Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:27 AMWorrying Detail Emerges in Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Injury Report
A worrying detail emerged in a report about Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty's knee injury. The post Worrying Detail Emerges in Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Injury Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:38 AMAshton Jeanty Injury Update: Raiders RB Suffers Sprained Ankle, Avoids Serious Injury
Ashton Jeanty gave the Las Vegas Raiders and their fanbase a serious scare Sunday afternoon. Despite the initial fears, the star running back avoided serious injury after leaving practice early. Here's everything we know. Ashton Jeanty Injury Jeanty suffered what was called a "lower-leg injury" during Raiders practice on Sunday. It happened when he was […] The post Ashton Jeanty Injury Update: Raiders RB Suffers Sprained Ankle, Avoids Serious Injury appeared first on Stadium Rant.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:16 AMAshton Jeanty injury update gives Raiders major sigh of relief
Ashton Jeanty gave the Las Vegas Raiders a major scare on Sunday after going down with an injury, but the team has received some great news.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:05 PMWhat 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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