Raiders Announce Concerning Ashton Jeanty Injury Update Ahead of Week 5
A setback could cause Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty to miss Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Ashton Jeanty's injury status for the upcoming Week 5 game remains uncertain as the Las Vegas Raiders release a concerning update. The running back was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a foot/ankle issue, and he missed Friday's session. Las Vegas currently has Jeanty classified as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots.
Guard Trey Zuhn III, wide receivers Jalen Nailor and Dont'e Thornton Jr. have also been ruled out due to knee, concussion, and hamstring injuries, respectively. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated that Jeanty will accompany the team to New England, though he did not disclose whether the foot injury is a new concern. Despite a sluggish start to his second NFL season, averaging merely 3.4 yards per carry without any rushing touchdowns, Kubiak expressed optimism about Jeanty's performance, emphasizing his role as a team leader.
However, the Raiders' coach remains concerned about Jeanty's absence from Friday's practice, which could potentially impact his availability for the crucial game against the AFC champions. If Jeanty is unable to play, rookie Mike Washington Jr., who has already amassed 120 yards and a touchdown in just 24 carries, may face a heavier workload.
The Raiders aim to turn the tide in this high-stakes match-up, aiming to rebound following their first loss of the season to the Kansas City Chiefs. Kickoff for Sunday's contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
