Raiders starting running back Ashton Jeanty clears injury hurdle for season opener

The Las Vegas Raiders expect running back Ashton Jeanty to start Sunday in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Jeanty returned to full practice this week after sustaining an ankle injury on August 23 that previously left his availability in question. While he is expected to see action, the team plans to split his workload with rookie running back Mike Washington. In other roster developments, Fernando Mendoza serves as the primary backup to starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, with Aidan O’Connell relegated to the No. 3 spot. Tight end Brock Bowers will miss the contest due to a recent knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for one to two weeks, with Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas filling in at the position. Jackson Powers-Johnson will earn the start at right guard over Caleb Rogers as the team finalizes its lineup for the matchup.

• 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ashton Jeanty will play, Fernando Mendoza No. 2 Sunday against Miami