Jeanty injury not considered long term; Raiders await timeline

The running back is believed to have sprained his ankle.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

RT @ESPNNFL: The Raiders are unsure how long Ashton Jeanty will be out, but it is not considered a long-term injury sour Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Ashton Jeanty had to be helped off the practice field Sunday.

Why it matters: The injury interrupts Jeanty's preparation late in the 2026 preseason. Any missed time would force Las Vegas to adjust its backfield workload before the opener.

What to watch: The Raiders' next update could clarify Jeanty's recovery timeline and practice status.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-08-24T03:31:59.492149+00:00

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