Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty is back on the practice field, and that's good news for the Las Vegas Raiders as they prepare for their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

Jeanty hasn't practiced since he suffered an ankle injury in training camp on Aug. 23.

The No. 6 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft was diving for a low pass that was thrown by Kirk Cousins. He landed awkwardly on the turf grass in the practice facility and had to be helped off the practice field.

Since then, Jeanty's status for the Week 1 contest in Las Vegas has been in question, though coach Klint Kubiak has expressed optimism that the star running back will be ready. 

General manager John Spytek felt the same way in early September.

“I think he’s in a good spot. We see him every day. He’s working really hard. He’s on the mend,” Spytek said. “I expect him to be back as quick as he can. Maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is we’ll see.”