Raiders weigh benching Ashton Jeanty amid injury concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are considering benching star running back Ashton Jeanty for a week due to an ankle injury that has limited his performance. Despite the team's recent losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, Jeanty is determined to continue playing. The Raiders are reportedly discussing this option to allow Jeanty to recover fully before the Week 13 bye. Backup options like Mike Washington Jr. and Dylan Laube are available if the team decides to rest Jeanty. A decision on this matter may be forthcoming as the team aims to maintain its running game effectiveness.
- •Raiders are 3-2 after consecutive losses.
- •Ashton Jeanty’s ankle injury has affected his play.
- •Team may rest Jeanty for recovery in upcoming weeks.
- •Mike Washington Jr. and Dylan Laube available as backups.
- •Discussion on Jeanty’s benching is ongoing.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders rumors: Ashton Jeanty’s injuries on verge of forcing Las Vegas’ hand on harsh decision he won’t like
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders considering bold decision with Ashton Jeanty that star RB want's no part of
"With the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Buffalo Bills in Week 6 , the team is looking for a standout game from star running back Ashton Jeanty, though he is in the midst of an underwhelming season. As rumors swirl about how the Raiders view Jeanty, these NFL insiders discuss his potential future amid lingering injuries. ESPN insider Dan Graziano […] The post Raiders rumors: Ashton Jeanty’s injuries on verge of forcing Las Vegas’ hand on harsh decision he won’t like appeared first on ClutchPoint
"This potential Ashton Jeanty decision would not go over well with the star RB.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 5:20 PMRaiders rumors: Ashton Jeanty’s injuries on verge of forcing Las Vegas’ hand on harsh decision he won’t like
With the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Buffalo Bills in Week 6 , the team is looking for a standout game from star running back Ashton Jeanty, though he is in the midst of an underwhelming season. As rumors swirl about how the Raiders view Jeanty, these NFL insiders discuss his potential future amid lingering injuries. ESPN insider Dan Graziano […] The post Raiders rumors: Ashton Jeanty’s injuries on verge of forcing Las Vegas’ hand on harsh decision he won’t like appeared first on ClutchPoint
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:49 PMRaiders considering bold decision with Ashton Jeanty that star RB want's no part of
This potential Ashton Jeanty decision would not go over well with the star RB.
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