Raiders' Ashton Jeanty could return for Week 1 after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an ankle injury during practice but avoided serious damage. Head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that Jeanty might be available for the team's Week 1 opener against the Miami Dolphins. The nature of the injury—a possible low or high ankle sprain—will influence his availability, with further assessments expected in the upcoming week. Las Vegas will issue its first injury report of the season on September 6.
- •Ashton Jeanty injured his ankle in practice early this week.
- •Klint Kubiak is optimistic about Jeanty's availability for Week 1.
- •Jeanty's injury severity remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
- •Raiders will release their first injury report on September 6.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty injury update keeps hope for Week 1 alive
"Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak left the door open for Ashton Jeanty to play in Week 1.
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