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Ashton Jeanty’s Sprained Ankle Threatens Week 1 Return

8/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Coach Klint Kubiak said Ashton Jeanty is recovering from a sprained ankle that could miss Week 1.
Jeanty sprained his right ankle diving for a Kirk Cousins pass and could not bear weight.
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. leads preseason rushing with 119 yards on 15 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt.
Raiders signed Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum to the richest interior-lineman contract ever.

History

Historical Context

The Patriots’ 2020 five-year, $55 million extension for center David Andrews arrived as the NFL’s television revenue surged, climbing from $20.4 billion before 2013 to $39.6 billion in 2014-2022 and projected at $110 billion for 2023-2033. That cash influx helped teams like the Raiders sign center Tyler Linderbaum to a $71 million deal and prompted deeper medical investment after high-profile injuries such as Kirk Cousins’ 2020 ankle sprain.

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Story summary

Coach Klint Kubiak said Ashton Jeanty is recovering from a sprained ankle that could miss Week 1.
Jeanty sprained his right ankle diving for a Kirk Cousins pass and could not bear weight.
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. leads preseason rushing with 119 yards on 15 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt.
Raiders signed Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum to the richest interior-lineman contract ever.

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