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Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Raiders facing Ashton Jeanty decision after Mike Washington Jr. news
The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 NFL season with a promising 3-0 start, but a tougher schedule over the following weeks has coincided with a three-game losing streak. Now 3-3, the Raiders are in third place in the AFC West as they prepare for their Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 23
Raiders Hit With Concerning Injury News Ahead of Rams Game
HENDERSON, Nev.-- The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) are playing host to the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. To say the Raider Nation is excited about this football game would be an enormous understatement.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Mike Washington Jr. Misses Practice, Could Miss Raiders’ Week 7 Matchup with Rams
Mike Washington Jr. could have gotten a bigger role in the Raiders’ offense, but he is trending towards not playing after missing practice on Thursday. Washington didn’t participate in Thursday’s practice due to foot and back injuries.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Klint Kubiak’s Excuses for Not Playing Mike Washington Jr. Are Not Good Enough
Entering Sunday only one Raiders’ running back had a rushing touchdown. That same back is the only Raider with a carry over 20 yards. But in Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, Mike Washington Jr.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 9
What can Mike Washington Jr. do with a Bigger Role in Raiders’ Backfield?
Mike Washington Jr. could be in for a bigger workload or even a starting spot when the Raiders take on the Patriots on Sunday. Ashton Jeanty didn’t practice
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Ashton Jeanty Injury Update Could Push Raiders Toward a Bigger Role for Mike Washington Jr.
Ashton Jeanty practiced fully on Wednesday. By Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders had him down as limited, with a foot injury now listed next to the ankle that has bothered him since he left practice in August.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Mike Washington Jr., Broncos, Raiders
Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike enters the fourth year of his career and is set to inherit a larger role in 2026. Uwazurike is glad to have his teammates’ trust going into Week 1 after being a depth option in previous years. “I feel like it’s great to have teammates that trust in you,” Uwazurike said, via Susanna Weir of the team’s site.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Mike Washington Jr.'s Case for Raiders’ Touches Backed by National 'Future Hits' List
Preseason stats and training camp hype are forgotten as soon as the regular season begins. Raiders’ running back Mike Washington is hoping to turn his
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 6
Mike Washington Jr. is forcing the Raiders to rethink their backfield
Mike Washington Jr. was supposed to be a fourth-round project. Instead, the rookie is forcing the Las Vegas Raiders to rethink just how much of their backfield he deserves.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 1
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty in 'good spot,' but Week 1 status remains uncertain
Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back Ashton Jeanty is healing quickly from a sprained right ankle, but the team remains noncommittal about his Week 1 status.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / QBFanCentral / August 31
NFL analysts claim Mike Washington Jr. can’t be stopped with arm tackles after dominant preseason
Rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. is turning heads with a rare mix of size and speed. His preseason form has already made him a tough player to handle. The discussion on NFL GameDay featured host Rhett Lewis, former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew, and NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 28
Raiders' Klint Kubiak shares massive Ashton Jeanty Week 1 update
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. would be the next man up on the depth chart if Jeanty were to miss time.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 26
Klint Kubiak plays it close to the chest on Ashton Jeanty, praises Mike Washington Jr.
Klint Kubiak stays guarded about Ashton Jeanty’s injury while offering plenty of praise for Mike Washington’s impressive Las Vegas Raiders camp. Kubiak declined to detail Ashton Jeanty’s injury status at Tuesday’s press conference, offering only a general update.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 25
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak's comments could spell more bad news for RB Ashton Jeanty
Klint Kubiak remained tight-lipped about second-year running back Ashton Jeanty.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 24
Raiders offensive coaches are singing the praise of running back Mike Washington Jr. to a perfect tune
The Las Vegas Raiders will need Mike Washington Jr. big time if Ashton Jeanty is out for any period of time. The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in an all-too-familiar spot: dealing with drama.
Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / August 24
Everything You Need to Know About Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr.
Raiders star running back Ashton Jeanty went down in practice on Sunday, injuring his right knee. He was helped off by the medical staff and was unable to put any pressure on his leg.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 23
The Raiders have been dealt a devastating blow with Ashton Jeanty’s injury
The Las Vegas Raiders could be without a crucial piece of their offense after Jeanty suffered an apparent leg injury, raising major questions about his status with the season just weeks away.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 23
Evaluating Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Washington with pick No. 122 in the 2026 NFL Draft as a change-of-pace running back for Jeanty. He may have to assume a much bigger role than anticipated.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 23
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury
If the Las Vegas Raiders are going to be even remotely competitive this season, they could really use a big year from second-year running back Ashton Jeanty.
Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / August 21
Mike Washington Jr. Is Forcing the Las Vegas Raiders To Reduce Ashton Jeanty’s Workload
When the Las Vegas Raiders went on to draft Mike Washington Jr., it was with the thought process that he would provide the running back depth they needed behind Ashton Jeanty.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 19
Kubiak: Rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. has 'done it' in practice and games
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is seeing plenty to like from rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. He continues to make plays in practice and preseason action.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 15
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. has already done what hadn’t been done since 2017, and he’s only played one preseason game
The Las Vegas Raiders may have found the perfect backup running back in Mike Washington Jr. The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, but the loss came with plenty of silver linings.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 14
Mike Washington Jr. and Ashton Jeanty could be an explosive duo for the Raiders
Klint Kubiak’s run game will need an explosive duo to carry the offense this Las Vegas Raiders campaign, luckily for him he might already have it. The new offense set to take off in 2026 will rely heavily on its ability to open running lanes and give Kubiak’s backs a chance to succeed.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 2
Las Vegas Raiders rookie is already finding himself ahead of schedule at training camp even though it just started
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. for a reason, and he’s proving why. The Las Vegas Raiders are giving rookie running back Mike Washington Jr.
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