Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Avoids Major Injury, Suffers Ankle Sprain After Scary Practice Scene
PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2026, 8:15 AM ET
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is believed to have suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday’s practice in Henderson, Nevada, easing fears of a serious injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Jeanty went down while diving for a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins during an 11-on-11 period and was unable to put weight on his leg as trainers helped him from the field. Raiders players subsequently knelt and prayed, reports said. The team had not confirmed the diagnosis or provided a timetable Monday. Jeanty, the No. 6 pick in the 2025 draft, rushed for 975 yards and five touchdowns while adding 346 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He had three carries for 16 yards against Arizona and sat out against Houston. Rookie Mike Washington Jr. could receive work if Jeanty misses time. Las Vegas hosts San Francisco Thursday before opening against Miami Sept. 13.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- May 20, 2026 — On May 20, 2026, Raiders described Jeanty as backfield anchor.
- July 2, 2026 — On July 2, 2026, Raiders prioritized versatility around Jeanty offensively.
- August 13, 2026 — On August 13, 2026, Jeanty carried three times for 16 yards.
- August 20, 2026 — On August 20, 2026, Jeanty sat out Houston preseason victory.
- August 23, 2026 — On August 23, 2026, Jeanty injured his leg during practice.
- August 23, 2026 — On August 23, 2026, teammates knelt and prayed after Jeanty left.
- August 24, 2026 — On August 24, 2026, reports identified injury as ankle sprain.
- August 24, 2026 — On August 24, 2026, return timetable remained unknown after diagnosis.
- August 27, 2026 — On August 27, 2026, Raiders host 49ers for preseason finale.
- September 13, 2026 — On September 13, 2026, Raiders open regular season against Miami.
- Coming days — In coming days, Raiders monitor swelling before determining practice participation.
- Week 1 — By Week 1, Jeanty’s availability depends on recovery and testing.
News Intelligence
- Immediate US impact: Raiders fans face uncertainty surrounding their offensive centerpiece before Week 1.
- Possible long-term US impact: Jeanty’s availability could influence Raiders’ offensive workload and expectations.
- Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official Raiders updates and independently sourced medical reporting.
- Most Affected: Raiders, Jeanty, Mike Washington, fantasy players, Las Vegas fans, NFL.
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August 24, 2026: Schefter, Rapoport report ankle sprain, timeline unclear. https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2091726131292451288
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