Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Ashton Jeanty Leaves Practice With Apparent Leg Injury

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice with a leg injury on Sunday, unable to put weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field NBC Sports. The second-year back, who had been performing well during drills, suffered the apparent injury during 11-on-11 drills and did not return CBS Sports. The Raiders have not yet released an official statement about the severity of the injury.
Jeanty's injury is a significant concern for Las Vegas heading into their final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Sports Illustrated. The Raiders had big plans for the running back in their new offensive system under coordinator Andrew Janocko, who expressed excitement about Jeanty's leadership role Sports Illustrated.
Jeanty landed awkwardly during pass-catcher drills and immediately signaled something was wrong Sports Illustrated. Team trainers rushed to help him off the field after he could not put any pressure on his right leg New York Post. The second-year running back was one of the Raiders' top offensive performers and had been having a strong practice before the injury struck.
The Raiders are three practices into their final week before playing the San Francisco 49ers Sports Illustrated. This injury comes at a bad time, as the team was preparing for their last preseason test. Losing Jeanty to injury would force the Raiders to shuffle their offensive lineup just days before the regular season begins.
Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko had been building the offense around Jeanty's abilities Sports Illustrated. The coach saw the running back as a key piece in Klint Kubiak's system, which emphasizes dynamic playmaking from multiple positions. Jeanty's role was supposed to expand significantly in this new scheme.
The team has not released any official update on Jeanty's condition Yahoo Sports. Typically, the Raiders conduct imaging and evaluations on injuries before making public statements New York Post. The organization may wait until Monday to provide clarity on whether Jeanty will be ready for the 49ers game or face a longer recovery.
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