Ashton Jeanty is expected to hit the practice field for the Raiders this Wednesday, a massive development for a team gearing up for their season opener. Head coach Klint Kubiak dropped the news, fueling optimism that their running back might actually be available when the real games kick off.
The Ankle Sprain That Scared Everyone
It wasn’t that long ago that things looked grim for Jeanty. We’re talking August 23, when he went down in practice with an ankle injury. Initially, it seemed like a long-term deal, the kind of hit that could sideline a guy for an extended period. But the diagnosis came back as a sprain, a sigh of relief for sure. That’s why seeing him back so soon, even just in practice, is a big deal. Kubiak sounds pumped, saying he’s “optimistic” about Jeanty’s potential availability for that first game. You know what that means: every rep counts right now.
What Kubiak Didn’t Tell Us
Here’s the kicker though: while Kubiak confirmed Jeanty is practicing, he kept it totally quiet on the *level* of participation. Was it full-go? Limited? We just don’t know yet. That’s the real suspense here. The team’s first official injury report of the week drops later today, Wednesday. That’s when we’ll find out if he was a full participant, flying around, or if they’re easing him back in with a limited tag. For a guy coming back from a sprain, that distinction is everything heading into Week 1.
So, all eyes are on that injury report later today. Will Jeanty be a full participant and put himself in real contention for the season opener? Or will the Raiders play it safe with a limited tag, leaving his Week 1 status up in the air? This early in the season, every snap, every practice rep, carries serious weight.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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