Raiders Get Huge Ashton Jeanty Boost

Jeanty Back After Preseason Scare

Jeanty had been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury during an Aug. 23 practice. The injury initially created significant concern after Jeanty had difficulty putting pressure on his right leg while leaving the field. The diagnosis eventually proved less severe, and the Raiders remained optimistic that their starting running back could return in time for Week 1.

Wednesday provided their strongest indication yet. Jeanty didn’t simply return on a limited basis. He participated fully. Now the Raiders will monitor how his ankle responds throughout the remainder of the practice week, but barring a setback, everything appears to be moving toward Jeanty being available against Miami.

That’s especially important considering what Las Vegas learned earlier Wednesday.

Raiders Need Jeanty More Than Ever

The Raiders entered Wednesday facing the possibility of beginning the season without two of their most important young offensive players. By the end of practice, the outlook looked considerably better.

Bowers won’t be there. Jeanty increasingly looks like he will. The next few days will determine whether his ankle responds without any setbacks, but completing a full practice after weeks on the sideline represents a significant hurdle cleared.

Las Vegas will undoubtedly be cautious with a player it views as a foundational piece of its offense. But with Bowers unavailable and Cousins preparing for his Raiders debut, Jeanty’s return gives Kubiak something he desperately needed heading into Week 1: Another difference-maker.