Raiders' Ashton Jeanty injured, helped off practice field
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice Sunday unable to put weight on his right leg after an awkward landing during drills, with no immediate update on the severity of his injury.
- Jeanty, coming off a strong rookie season with over 1,300 yards and 10 total touchdowns, had been sharing reps with rookie Mike Washington Jr. during practice.
- Mike Washington Jr. showed promise in preseason games, demonstrating effective rushing, pass protection, and receiving skills, making him a likely candidate to take over first-team reps if Jeanty is sidelined.
- Aside from Jeanty, Dare Ogunbowale is the Raiders' most experienced running back, though Washington Jr. appears to be the primary backup option moving forward.
- The Raiders team showed solidarity by kneeling in silence after Jeanty’s injury, highlighting the impact of the incident on the squad.
