Las Vegas Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent injury during practice

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had to be assisted off the field following an apparent injury sustained during practice on Sunday. He was unable to apply weight to his right leg. The circumstances surrounding Jeanty's injury were not immediately disclosed, and there was no indication of when an update might be provided.

Coach Klint Kubiak is not set to speak with reporters until Tuesday. Following the incident, Jeanty was seen being helped off the field by teammates as the entire team paused and prayed. Drafted sixth overall out of Boise State last season, Jeanty aimed to capitalize on a rookie campaign where he amassed 975 rushing yards despite being part of the NFL's least effective offensive line.

His average of 1.6 yards per attempt before contact, as per Pro Football Reference, ranked third worst among backs with over 100 carries. As with other starters, the Raiders sought to safeguard Jeanty during preseason games, limiting his playing time. He appeared in just three plays during the opener against Arizona, rushing for a mere 16 yards, and sat out the Thursday game against Houston.

In the event of a prolonged absence, rookie Mike Washington Jr., drafted in the fourth round out of Arkansas, could potentially rise to the top of the depth chart. Washington has had a promising pre-season, with 15 carries for 119 yards to date. The Raiders conclude their preseason schedule by hosting San Francisco on Thursday night.