Ashton Jeanty’s ankle scare appears less serious than feared, Raiders coach says

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said, according to a report, that Ashton Jeanty is on the mend after an ankle injury that forced the running back to leave practice early. Jeanty reportedly went down during work over the weekend, and his exit initially raised worry within the team and among onlookers about how serious the problem might be.

The concern stemmed from how quickly Jeanty was unable to continue during the session, an early and public moment that often becomes a turning point for preseason workloads. Instead, the latest update described the injury as a sprained ankle, a diagnosis that suggested the situation was not as severe as first feared.

Kubiak did not go into broad detail in the report, and the public takeaway is that the Raiders expect Jeanty’s recovery to be measured in days rather than weeks. In training-camp settings, sprains can still vary widely in severity, but a sprain label generally indicates a more favorable timeline than structural injury.

Jeanty’s role makes the timing particularly important for Oakland-Las Vegas’ backfield planning. As a lead ball-carrier option, his availability affects how the Raiders distribute carries, evaluate complementary backs, and test offensive rhythms that depend on timing between the run game and play-action.

For Jeanty, the immediate next step is simply staying on the field. Teams typically use practice exits and subsequent evaluations to determine whether a player can do full-range movement, sprinting, and cutting drills without setback, because ankle injuries can linger even after pain decreases.

The Raiders also face the practical reality that early August and late-July practice reps are part of roster evaluation, not just conditioning. Losing a primary option for even a short stretch can change how coaches weigh depth players and how quickly the offense can install new looks.

What to watch next is whether Jeanty returns to full participation and whether the team reports continued improvement. If he progresses without further limitation, the Raiders can stabilize their backfield plans, continue building a consistent workload, and reduce the pressure on other running backs to absorb additional snaps.