After starting all 17 games in 2025, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was looking to produce a bounce-back campaign this season. However, the injury bug may have already gotten the best of him.
During Sunday’s practice, Jeanty reportedly suffered a sprained ankle, according to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. As a result, Jeanty had to be helped off the practice field.
When will Jeanty return from the injury? Below, we’ll attempt to answer that question with the latest Ashton Jeanty injury update, along with the impact on fantasy football and projections for the Raiders on PrizePicks.
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Ashton Jeanty Injury Update: When Will Raiders RB Return From Ankle Injury?
There is a bit of uncertainty surrounding Jeanty’s injury, but it’s not expected to be a long-term injury. The Raiders have yet to comment on it publicly.
The injury occurred when Jeanty ran a route and dove for the ball on a pass thrown by QB Kirk Cousins. The Raiders' star RB landed awkwardly on the grass inside the team’s practice facility and couldn’t put any weight on his right leg after he was assisted off the field.
Jeanty has yet to miss a game since the Raiders selected him with the sixth overall pick in last year's NFL Draft. In 2025, the former Boise State standout rushed for 975 yards and 5 TDs, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
The talented RB played in at least 12 games in each of his three seasons at the collegiate level and missed just two games due to a lower-body injury as a sophomore in 2023.
It’s unclear exactly how long Jeanty will be sidelined, but he likely won’t play in the team’s final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Ashton Jeanty Injury Could Allow Mike Washington Jr. to Excel in Fantasy Football
If this sprained ankle injury persists, Jeanty’s absence would certainly be a major blow to the Raiders’ offense to begin the season.
Jeanty proved to be a workhorse during his rookie campaign. According to PlayerProfiler, he registered an 84.3% opportunity share, the highest in the NFL. In addition, he tallied the seventh-most carries (266) among RBs.
It was a scenario in which Jeanty received a ton of volume out of the Raiders' backfield but only topped the 100-yard mark in two of his 17 games. He also saw extensive action in the passing game, racking up 55 receptions for 346 yards and 5 TDs.
As a receiver, Jeanty racked up a 14.8% target share, ranking sixth among qualifying RBs. He also showcased sure hands with just 4 drops.
If Jeanty misses time to begin the regular season, the offense will likely turn to rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. as the team’s leading ball carrier. That would also likely affect Las Vegas’ season-long projections, including the Raiders carrying a 3.03x payout to reach 8+ wins on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Washington has impressed in two preseason games, rushing for 119 yards on 7.9 yards per carry. The 2026 fourth-round pick set collegiate career highs in rushing attempts (168), rushing yards (1,068), and receptions (28) in his final season at Arkansas. His 5.4 yards per carry ranked 58th in the nation, and he added 9 TDs on the ground.
Behind Washington, the Raiders have Dylan Laube, Dare Ogunbowale, and Roman Hemby on their depth chart. Considering his preseason success, Washington would probably take the reins as the lead back if Jeanty misses time.
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It was initially feared that RB Ashton Jeanty could be out for a significant amount of time after suffering an injury during Sunday’s practice. However, it appears that he suffered merely a sprained ankle. Still, his status is certainly going to be worth keeping an eye on ahead of the Raiders’ Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
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