Ashton Jeanty’s 2026 season may start on the sidelines after a sprained ankle sidelined the Raiders’ top running back during practice — but don’t panic, it’s not season-ending. Expected to carry the load like Christian McCaffrey with over 300 carries and 60 catches, Jeanty’s injury opens the door for fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr., a bruising 6’2”, 228-pound back with McFadden-like potential. With a revamped offensive line featuring Tyler Linderbaum and healthy Kolton Miller, the Raiders are installing a zone-blocking scheme designed to unleash Jeanty’s vision and contact balance. Coach Klint Kubiak envisions Jeanty as the engine of the offense, aiming for 1,500 yards from scrimmage in Year 2 — and Washington is ready to step up if needed, creating a dynamic one-two punch reminiscent of past Raider greats.
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