Raiders Rookie Ready to Step Up | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders’ star running back Ashton Jeanty’s ankle sprain opens the door for rookie Mike Washington Jr., who’s already proving he’s ready to step up — and maybe even lead the charge sooner than expected. Drafted in the fourth round from Arkansas, Washington exploded for 119 yards and a 53-yard TD sprint in preseason, with head coach Klint Kubiak raving about his rapid growth. With Jeanty sidelined, Washington now carries a heavier load — and could be the unexpected spark this team needs. Keep an eye on him in Thursday’s preseason finale against the 49ers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a762caab8b45ca5b