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Raiders’ Preseason Finale to Set Jeanty’s Roster Roles

8/28/2026

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Raiders Decide Roles

Raiders will use Thursday’s preseason finale vs. 49ers to decide roster roles.
Mike Washington Jr. averages 7.9 yards per carry and wants carries as Jeanty recovers.
First-overall pick Fernando Mendoza seeks improvement after an 86-yard, one-interception debut versus Houston.
Coach Klint Kubiak evaluates receivers on precision, blocking and separation while Jeanty’s ankle sprain makes him doubtful.
Rookies McCoy, Stukes and Masses get a defensive look in the preseason finale.

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Jeanty Kneels

Jeanty posted an Instagram photo of his knee with Romans 8:28.
Raiders teammates knelt around him during practice, showing collective support after the leg incident.
Head coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is ‘on the mend’ and praised the power of prayer.
Fans debated whether the cryptic post signals a more serious injury, highlighting social media’s influence.
The injury occurred during a joint Raiders-Texans practice on August 18, 2026 at Houston Methodist Training Center.

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Raiders Decide Roles

Raiders will use Thursday’s preseason finale vs. 49ers to decide roster roles.
Mike Washington Jr. averages 7.9 yards per carry and wants carries as Jeanty recovers.
First-overall pick Fernando Mendoza seeks improvement after an 86-yard, one-interception debut versus Houston.
Coach Klint Kubiak evaluates receivers on precision, blocking and separation while Jeanty’s ankle sprain makes him doubtful.
Rookies McCoy, Stukes and Masses get a defensive look in the preseason finale.

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