Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than ‘some think’

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas' John Spytek said.

BY FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

Sep 3, 2026, 6:01 AM Updated: 7:11 am

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

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Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek said.

Jeanty did not participate in Tuesday’s practice as he recovers from an ankle injury. Spytek said he could be back on the field sooner than expected.

“I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect,” Spytek said Tuesday.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 28: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders rushes for yards during the second quarter of the game against Andru Phillips #22 of the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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Jeanty suffered the injury during an indoor practice on Aug. 23. Jeanty stayed down for a period and observers initially feared a more serious injury.

If he’s not cleared, Jeanty would likely be replaced by Mike Washington Jr. against the Dolphins. Washington had 23 carries for 168 yards in the preseason.

Jeanty, 22, rushed for 975 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie last season.

–Field Level Media