Raiders news: Ashton Jeanty injured
2nd year running back suffered right leg injury
Houston, Texas - On August 20, Las Vegas Raiders' second-year starting running back Ashton Jeanty suffered a right leg injury during team practice and had to leave the field. The injury occurred after he dove for a pass during a practice period. The team prayed silently for Jeanty, who was helped off the field by trainers. The team has not yet released an update on Jeanty's condition.
If he is unable to play, rookie Mike Washington would likely take over his role. The team had planned to utilize Jeanty and rookie Mike Washington as a powerful 1-2 punch in both the running and passing game.
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