Raiders coach says Ashton Jeanty remains in recovery from ankle injury
Head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that running back Ashton Jeanty is still healing from an ankle injury, leaving his availability for the season opener uncertain.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters that running back Ashton Jeanty is "still on the mend" as he recovers from an ankle injury. Kubiak added that the team is counting on Jeanty for the first week of the season, though no official roster status has been confirmed. Because NFL teams are not required to release injury reports until the week before the opening game, the Raiders may not clarify Jeanty's availability until they begin preparations for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. If Jeanty is unable to play, rookie Mike Washington is expected to assume a larger role after a preseason in which he recorded 23 carries for 168 yards, averaging 7.3 yards per carry.