Raiders Unveil Plans for Second-Year Running Back Ashton Jeanty
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to rely heavily on running back Ashton Jeanty for the 2026 NFL season. New head coach Klint Kubiak wants Jeanty to play more often and take on a bigger role, similar to star running backs who stay on the field for many plays.Key Facts
- Kirk Cousins will likely start as quarterback while rookie Fernando Mendoza learns the position.
- Klint Kubiak is the new head coach of the Raiders.
- Kubiak wants Ashton Jeanty to play more on the field, not just on early downs.
- Jeanty’s role is compared to Christian McCaffrey, a versatile and heavily used running back.
- Last season, Jeanty ran 266 times for 975 yards, averaging 3.7 yards per run.
- Jeanty also caught 55 passes for 346 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in his rookie year.
- The Raiders aim to improve Jeanty’s performance with a better offense in 2026.
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