Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Seems To Have Avoided Disaster In New Injury Update

Raiders star and former number six overall pick Ashton Jeanty seems to have avoided what was initially thought to be a possible season-ending injury after the running back landed awkwardly on his ankle.

New injury reports say he has a sprained ankle, a much better diagnosis that isn’t considered a long-term injury.

The injury came at practice, and when he exited, fans worried about the young star’s health, with the season just weeks away.

Jeanty is a bright spot for a struggling Raiders squad’s future. With the recent acquisition of Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza via the number one overall pick, the Raiders hope that a connection can form between the two. A powerful quarterback/running back tandem could be exactly what the Raiders need to form an identity, which they have lacked since the days of Derek Carr.

Starters for the Raiders have been in and out at almost all positions. They have only picked up one winning season since 2016 and are now on their 6th coach in that time. Former Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll begins his second year at the helm after a 4-13 record in his first year with the team. Jeanty had a solid rookie year, falling just shy of 1,000 yards, finishing with 975 on 266 carries.

Even though the news is somewhat better than expected, the Raiders still don’t know how much time he will miss. Even a few weeks out would be a big hit for the Raiders, who lack depth at the position. Rookie Mike Washington Jr. would be the next man up, who has played this preseason but has only gotten nine carries for 56 yards.

The Raiders open up their season in just 20 days against the Miami Dolphins. Jeanty has yet to be ruled out for that game, but that could change as more information comes in.