Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty absent from Friday practice amid ankle and foot concerns
Ashton Jeanty did not participate in Friday's practice after a limited Thursday session, and his status for the upcoming game remains questionable, with backup Mike Washington listed as a potential replacement.
The Las Vegas Raiders did not see running back Ashton Jeanty at Friday's practice following a limited workout on Thursday that added a foot injury to his earlier ankle issue. Coach Klint Kubiak declined to provide specific details about the condition, and the team has already granted Jeanty several rest days this season. As a result, Jeanty is now listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup.
Jeanty, who has been playing through an ankle injury since the preseason, was a full participant in the previous game but was downgraded to limited status after the foot injury was added. He returned to the field after an evaluation during that game and recorded a 19-yard run and six receptions, tying a season high for catches.
Backup running back Mike Washington is expected to assume a larger role if Jeanty is unavailable. Washington has been the Raiders' top backup this season, though he currently holds limited fantasy value. He contributed an 11-yard run and a touchdown in recent games.
The Raiders' ground game has struggled throughout the season, and the team continues to monitor Jeanty's condition closely. An official diagnosis has not yet been released, but trainers treated Jeanty for a possible leg or ankle injury after he was tackled during the last game.