Takes first-team reps after Jeanty exits practice
Washington took the rest of the first-team RB reps in Sunday's practice after Ashton Jeanty left the session early due to an apparent right knee injury, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
The Raiders have yet to not provide any further details on the severity of Jeanty's injury, but if the 2025 first-rounder misses any time, Washington's fantasy stock would see a major bump. McFadden notes that Washington, who has had a strong training camp, was alternating starting reps with Jeanty before the injury occurred. Also in the team's backfield depth mix are Dylan Laube, Dare Ogunbowale and Roman Hemby.
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Mike Washington Jr.
Sees extra work after Jeanty injury
Washington took most of the carries after Ashton Jeanty (knee) left Sunday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Leaves practice with leg injury
Jeanty left Sunday's practice with an injury and could not put pressure on his leg while leaving the field, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post reports.
Michael Mayer
Sits out Thursday
Mayer did not play in Thursday's 22-20 preseason loss to the Texans.
Ashton Jeanty
Sits out Thursday's preseason game
Jeanty was among the Raiders starters who rested in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over Houston, according to The Associated Press.
Fernando Mendoza
Kubiak declines to name Week 1 starter
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak indicated Thursday that he is not yet ready to name a starting quarterback (between Kirk Cousins and Mendoza) ahead of Week 1, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
Matt Gay
Outperforms Matsuzawa in preseason win
Gay made his only field-goal attempt from 52 yards in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Malik Benson
Poor showing in second preseason game
Benson caught one of five targets for 18 yards in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Mike Washington Jr.
Produces another long run
Washington rushed nine times for 56 yards while catching two of three targets for 18 yards in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Jalen Nailor
Draws three targets from Mendoza
Nailor caught one of three targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Kirk Cousins
Kubiak not yet ready to name starting QB
Coach Klint Kubiak refused to name Cousins as the Raiders' starting quarterback following Thursday night's preseason game against the Texans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.