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Ashton Jeanty Bounces Back After Injury Scare With Touchdown in Preseason

Raiders rookie showed renewed confidence with a 33-yard performance after recovering from a brief shoulder stinger

Overview

  • Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and powered into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown in Las Vegas’ 22-19 preseason loss to the 49ers.
  • After taking a hard hit on the opener, he left for a shoulder evaluation but returned immediately to deliver a bruising 13-yard run.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly lauded his toughness and technical growth following joint practices with San Francisco.
  • Quarterback Geno Smith and pass rusher Maxx Crosby praised Jeanty’s rapid development and mindset, highlighting his ability to learn from each snap.
  • The No. 6 overall pick remains central to the Raiders’ plan to revitalize a stagnant rushing attack under Pete Carroll’s ground-focused scheme.