What happened to Ashton Jeanty? Latest Raiders RB injury update emerges after scary non-contact incident leaves teammates praying for him(Getty)Ashton Jeanty suffered an apparent right-leg injury during the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice on Sunday, August 23. The second-year running back went down while diving for a low pass from Kirk Cousins during the team period. Trainers helped him off the field, and Jeanty could not put weight on his right leg. As of now, the Raiders had not announced a diagnosis of any recovery timeline .The scene quickly became concerning. Jeanty stayed down after the awkward landing, and his teammates went quiet as medical staff attended to him. ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reported that the Raiders took a knee and prayed after Jeanty left the field. The reaction showed how seriously the players viewed the incident, but it does not confirm how severe the injury is.Ashton Jeanty injury update: Raiders await diagnosis after scary practice exitThe Las Vegas Raiders now face questions about one of their most important offensive players. Jeanty was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and made an immediate impact during his rookie season.In 17 games last season, Jeanty ran for 975 yards and five touchdowns on 266 carries. He also caught 55 passes for 346 yards and five touchdowns. That gave him 1,321 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns.Jeanty entered 2026 expected to remain a major part of new head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense. He had also worked on expanding his role as a receiver during training camp, with the Raiders looking for more from him in the passing game.Now, the Raiders must wait for a medical update. Reports have described the injury as an apparent right knee or right-leg injury. However, Las Vegas has not announced a specific diagnosis. There is also no confirmed timetable for Jeanty’s return. Kubiak was not scheduled to address reporters until Tuesday, August 25.That makes one detail especially important. Jeanty could not put pressure on his right leg when trainers helped him off the field. There was also no video available from the portion of practice where he went down, so there is no reliable visual indication of what happened beyond the eyewitness reports.Mike Washington Jr. steps into first-team work after Ashton Jeanty injuryThe Raiders quickly adjusted their backfield after Jeanty left practice. Rookie Mike Washington Jr. moved into first-team work for the remainder of Sunday’s session.Washington had already caught the coaching staff’s attention during the preseason. He rushed for 56 yards against the Houston Texans on August 20 and had earlier produced a 53-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals.After the Texans game on August 20, Washington explained how he approached his growing opportunities.“I’ve just been focused on the present, being where my feet are,” Washington said after the Raiders’ preseason game against Houston. “I’m just going play by play and day by day.”Kubiak also discussed Washington after that game. The Raiders coach said players were “earning roles” and praised the rookie’s work with the football.“Mike’s doing a great job running the ball,” Kubiak said after the August 20 preseason game. “We have to keep getting him better in all facets of his game.”Those words now carry extra significance. Washington was already earning more work before Jeanty went down. If Jeanty misses time, the rookie could move from promising backup to a major part of the Raiders’ offense.For now, though, there is no confirmed diagnosis. The latest Ashton Jeanty injury update remains limited to an apparent right-leg injury, an inability to put weight on the leg and an emotional reaction from his teammates.The Raiders now await the medical news that will determine their next move at running back.