Raiders provide update on Ashton Jeanty's recovery ahead of Dolphins matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders conclude their preseason with an 18-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on August 27. With the Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins approaching on September 13, the focus shifts to Ashton Jeanty, who is recovering from an ankle injury. Head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that Jeanty is making progress, stating, 'We’re counting on him.' However, he may not risk Jeanty's long-term health for the opener. If Jeanty is unavailable, rookie Mike Washington Jr. is expected to take on a larger role in the running game.
- •Raiders lost to the 49ers 18-12 in their preseason finale.
- •Ashton Jeanty is recovering from an ankle injury ahead of Week 1.
- •Klint Kubiak provides an optimistic update about Jeanty's recovery.
- •Rookie Mike Washington Jr. could play a key role if Jeanty is unavailable.
- •Raiders face the Miami Dolphins on September 13.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders Handed Compelling Message Amid Ashton Jeanty Injury
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Issue Major Ashton Jeanty Update for Week 1 vs. Dolphins
"The Las Vegas Raiders head into their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13 with a question mark surrounding Ashton Jeanty. Before the preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers, Jeanty suffered an ankle injury. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is expecting Jeanty to play, but he did leave room for the […] The post Raiders Handed Compelling Message Amid Ashton Jeanty Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason is now over after losing to the San Francisco 49ers 18-12 on Aug. 27 at Allegiant Stadium. Now, the focus for the Silver and Black turns to Week 1, as they’ll face the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. Moreover, the question will be whether the Raiders will have Ashton Jeanty […] The post Raiders Issue Major Ashton Jeanty Update for Week 1 vs. Dolphins appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:04 AMRaiders Handed Compelling Message Amid Ashton Jeanty Injury
The Las Vegas Raiders head into their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13 with a question mark surrounding Ashton Jeanty. Before the preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers, Jeanty suffered an ankle injury. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is expecting Jeanty to play, but he did leave room for the […] The post Raiders Handed Compelling Message Amid Ashton Jeanty Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:49 PMRaiders Issue Major Ashton Jeanty Update for Week 1 vs. Dolphins
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason is now over after losing to the San Francisco 49ers 18-12 on Aug. 27 at Allegiant Stadium. Now, the focus for the Silver and Black turns to Week 1, as they’ll face the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. Moreover, the question will be whether the Raiders will have Ashton Jeanty […] The post Raiders Issue Major Ashton Jeanty Update for Week 1 vs. Dolphins appeared first on HEAVY.
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