Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left a training camp practice session early after sustaining an apparent right knee injury, according to reports from ESPN and the NFL. The incident occurred at the team’s facility in Henderson, Nevada, when Jeanty dove for a low pass during a team drill and landed awkwardly on the turf grass.
How the Injury Occurred During Raiders Practice
During a team period at the Henderson facility, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered a low throw over the middle. Jeanty ran a passing route, laid out to catch the football, and made an awkward landing on the turf. According to field reports, the second-year running back remained down on the ground before athletic trainers rushed to his aid.
As trainers helped him off the practice field, Jeanty could not put weight on his right leg. Following the sequence, Raiders teammates dropped to one knee on the field in prayer. Rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. subsequently stepped in to take the first-team repetitions for the remainder of the workout session.
Early Medical Updates and Injury Timeline
Initial medical evaluations suggest Jeanty sustained an ankle sprain rather than a long-term knee injury, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN Insider Adam Schefter. While multiple reports indicate the issue is not season-ending, team officials and medical staff have not yet provided a definitive timeline for his return to the field.
The franchise withheld further details regarding the severity of the ailment immediately following the session. Jeanty, selected sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, sat out the Raiders’ Week 2 preseason victory over the Houston Texans alongside the majority of the team’s offensive and defensive starters.
Roster Impact and Backup Running Backs
If Jeanty misses time heading into the regular season, the Raiders possess depth options behind him on the roster. Mike Washington Jr. has enjoyed a productive training camp and handled primary duties after Jeanty’s departure. The Las Vegas backfield also includes tailbacks Dylan Laube and Roman Hemby, veteran runner Dare Ogunbowale, and fullbacks Connor Heyward and Patrick Gurd.
During his rookie campaign, Jeanty recorded 1,321 scrimmage yards—comprising 975 yards rushing—along with 10 total touchdowns, split evenly between five rushing and five receiving scores. The team has not announced when official updates regarding his practice availability will be released ahead of upcoming preseason preparations.
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