Raiders expect Ashton Jeanty to play in Week 1 against Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak expressed optimism that starting running back Ashton Jeanty will be available for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 13. Jeanty has been sidelined for 10 days after suffering an ankle injury and was observed working on the side with a trainer on Tuesday. General manager John Spytek noted the team anticipates a return as soon as possible. In other injury news, the Raiders confirmed rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford will miss the season after sustaining an Achilles injury. The team previously indicated Crawford suffered an ankle issue, but corrected the report on Thursday. Additionally, Kubiak announced that Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback for the season, with both Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers expected to see playing time at right guard throughout the year.
- •Ashton Jeanty is recovering from an ankle injury sustained 10 days ago.
- •The Raiders face the Miami Dolphins in the regular season opener on September 13.
- •Keyron Crawford will miss the season after suffering an Achilles injury.
- •Kirk Cousins is officially named the starting quarterback for the Raiders.
- •Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers will share playing time at right guard.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders optimistic Ashton Jeanty will be ready to play in Week 1
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