Optimism for Week 1
Coach Klint Kubiak expressed optimism Wednesday that Jeanty (ankle) will be ready for Week 1 against the Dolphins, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Jeanty hasn't practiced this week after suffering what is believed to be a low-ankle sprain back on Aug. 23, but the running back has been working off to the side with trainers in an effort to get ready for the start of the regular season. Once the Raiders are required to release true injury reports next week, there will be a better idea of Jeanty's availability for the regular-season opener. Mike Washington and Dylan Laube are next up for carries if Jeanty is unable to play against Miami.
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Fernando Mendoza
Opening season as QB2
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Kirk Cousins
Named starting quarterback
Coach Klint Kubiak named Cousins the Raiders' starting quarterback Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Remains sidelined Wednesday
Jeanty (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Working with trainers Tuesday
Jeanty (ankle) is working off to the side during Tuesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Not spotted Tuesday
Jeanty (ankle) was not spotted at Tuesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Sent to injured reserve
The Raiders placed Thornton (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Dare Ogunbowale
Released by Raiders
Ogunbowale was released by Las Vegas on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Kirk Cousins
Expected to be named starter
Cousins is expected to be named starting quarterback for the Raiders, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Being counted on for opener
Jeanty's ankle injury is being monitored in advance of Week 1, but per head coach Klint Kubiak, the Raiders are "counting on him" to be available, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official website reports.
Matt Gay
Scores all points in loss
Gay converted four of five field-goal attempts in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers.