Raiders omit Ashton Jeanty from injured reserve list ahead of season opener

The Las Vegas Raiders finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday ahead of their September 13 regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that running back Ashton Jeanty was not placed on the injured reserve list. By avoiding the designation, which would have forced a minimum four-game absence, the organization signaled confidence in Jeanty’s return timeline. If Jeanty is unavailable for the opener, rookie Mike Washington Jr. is expected to handle primary rushing duties with Dylan Laube serving as backup. Additionally, the team opted to retain three quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell. This roster composition provides depth and insurance at the quarterback position as the team begins its 2026 campaign.

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