Raiders rookie Keyron Crawford exits with ankle injury against 49ers

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Raiders rookie Keyron Crawford exits with ankle injury against 49ers
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Keyron Crawford, the Raiders' third-round rookie EDGE rusher, suffered an ankle injury during a game against the 49ers on Thursday night. The injury occurred late in the matchup when Crawford was unable to put weight on his right leg after going down on the field. He was subsequently assisted off by trainers and will not return. Crawford, selected with the 67th overall pick out of Auburn, had been competing for a role on the defense in training camp and preseason. The team will provide updates on his status as more information becomes available.

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  • Crawford suffered an ankle injury late in the game.
  • He was unable to put weight on his leg when assisted off.
  • The Raiders selected him with the 67th overall pick in 2026.
  • He had five sacks in his senior year at Auburn.
  • Updates on his injury status are pending.
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  • 2:39 AMYahoo SportsRaiders lose rookie EDGE Keyron Crawford to ankle injury vs 49ers
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The Raiders saw their high third round rookie edge rusher carried off the field Thursday night.

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