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Jeanty expected back for Raiders’ Week 1 vs Dolphins

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ashton Jeanty is expected to play Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
He suffered an ankle sprain on Aug. 23 during practice and could not bear weight.
He participated fully in Wednesday and Thursday practices ahead of the season opener.
Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty's return solves the Raiders' biggest backfield concern.
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. could receive more snaps if Jeanty's workload is limited.

History

Historical Context

When the Colts used the fourth overall pick in the 1999 draft to select running back Edgerrin James, he helped Indianapolis post a 13-3 record and win its first division title since 1987. The Raiders now face a similar back-field test after Ashton Jeanty’s ankle sprain, prompting coach Klint Kubiak to start Mike Washington Jr. in Week 1.

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Story summary

Ashton Jeanty is expected to play Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
He suffered an ankle sprain on Aug. 23 during practice and could not bear weight.
He participated fully in Wednesday and Thursday practices ahead of the season opener.
Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty's return solves the Raiders' biggest backfield concern.
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. could receive more snaps if Jeanty's workload is limited.

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