$Raiders’ Kenyan Drake out for season with fractured ankle$

Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) is taken off the field after suffering an ankle injury against the Washington Football Team. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders’ Kenyan Drake out for season with fractured ankle

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Zachary Links | Last updated 12/5/21

The season is over for Raiders running Kenyan Drake (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). After suffering an ankle fracture on Sunday, Drake will be shut down for the year and placed on the injured reserve list.

Drake, the Raiders’ second-leading rusher behind starter Josh Jacobs, had to be carted off midway through the second quarter against Washington. WFT was leading 7-0 at the time and went on to win 17-15.

“I know he’s had significant injuries in the past,” Jacobs said (via ESPN.com). “So, I’m just praying for him right now and praying for his family. His whole family was here at the game.”

Drake’s year will end with 254 rushing yards, two touchdowns and a solid 4.3 yards per carry average. He also added 29 grabs for 283 receiving yards and one TD through the air.

The Raiders might add another RB to join Jacobs and Peyton Barber, although Jalen Richard could be ready to return from the COVID-19 list soon. Down to 6-6 on the year, the Raiders are set for a must-win game against the Chiefs next week.

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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