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Ashton Jeanty cleared, active for Raiders vs. Patriots

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · How we work

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Raiders Activate Jeanty

The Las Vegas Raiders announced running back Ashton Jeanty is active for Week 5 at New England.
Jeanty, listed as questionable with an ankle sprain and plantar fasciitis, completed workouts before clearance.
He has 78 carries for 264 yards, 19 catches for 165 yards and two touchdowns in four games.
If Jeanty is limited, backup Mike Washington could see carries, having 24 rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown.

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Tre Tucker leads Raiders' receiving corps with 15 catches, 233 yards, and a touchdown.
Jalen Nailor's concussion sidelines him, prompting trade rumors for receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr.
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer each record over 150 receiving yards, outpacing Raiders receivers.
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Historical Context

After the NFL’s 2009 congressional hearing and Goodell’s December memo banning same-day returns for concussed players, the league adopted a concussion protocol that obliges teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots to report injuries promptly. A 2016 rule allowing fines up to $150,000 for violations underlies today’s activation of Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty and Jalen Nailor’s concussion management.

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Raiders Activate Jeanty

The Las Vegas Raiders announced running back Ashton Jeanty is active for Week 5 at New England.
Jeanty, listed as questionable with an ankle sprain and plantar fasciitis, completed workouts before clearance.
He has 78 carries for 264 yards, 19 catches for 165 yards and two touchdowns in four games.
If Jeanty is limited, backup Mike Washington could see carries, having 24 rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown.

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