Raiders Running Back Ashton Jeanty Suspected of Right Knee Injury, May Impact Team Depth
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Jeanty helped off with apparent right knee injury Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left Sunday's training camp practice early after suffering an apparent right knee injury.
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CBS SportsLAS VEGAS -- Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was helped off the practice field on Sunday without putting any weight on his right leg.
Yahoo SportsHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had to be helped off the field after apparently being injured late in Sunday's practice and was unable to put pressure on his right leg.
Reuters SportsRaiders RB Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent right leg injury in practice - Reuters Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent right leg injury in practice Reuters
Bleacher ReportPer Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post, Raiders second-year running back Ashton Jeanty injured his leg in practice and could not put pressure on it as he left the field. The team reportedly gathered and took a moment to acknowledge the injury.
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The second-year rusher had been having a strong practice when he landed awkwardly diving for a catch during 11-on-11 drills. His teammates immediately froze as he lay on the ground. Trainers tended to him, then helped him up and aided him off the field. As he left, the entire team got down on a knee and stayed silent for a while before finishing practice.
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Yahoo SportsThe second-year running back reportedly dove to make a catch, but landed awkwardly. He was helped off the field by athletic trainers, and it was noted that he was unable to put pressure on his right leg.
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Should Jeanty be out for any notable length of time, rookie Mike Washington Jr. likely would move to the top of the depth chart. He was drafted in the fourth round out of Arkansas and has had a promising training camp. Washington even at times has received practice snaps with the starting offense.
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CBS SportsThroughout the day, Jeanty had been splitting reps with rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. It is presumed Washington will begin handling the first-team reps while Jeanty is sidelined.
Bleacher ReportThe Raiders added depth to their running back room when they selected Mike Washington Jr. in the fourth round of this year's draft. The rookie has totaled 119 yards in two preseason games, and McFadden noted that he "has shown that he could be a major factor."
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01 Yahoo Sports With Las Vegas going through a rebuild under new head coach Klint Kubiak, its offense was expected to run through Jeanty.
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02 Bleacher Report TOP NEWS Ashton Jeanty Helped Off Field Preseason Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊 Browns to Announce QB1 Monday
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03 CBS Sports Washington capable In his first NFL preseason action against the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Jr. ran six times for 63 yards, including a 53-yard run, and he proved that he can be utilized in pass protection and be a weapon in the passing game.
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