Overview
- Klint Kubiak told reporters Wednesday at OTAs that he intends to lean on Ashton Jeanty and push him to take a McCaffrey‑style share of offensive snaps if Jeanty proves ready in practice.
- Jeanty publicly embraced the challenge, saying he wants to stay on the field as much as possible and that the game is slowing down for him after a heavy rookie workload.
- The Raiders upgraded their line in the offseason, signing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and restoring injured starters, moves coverage cites as key to giving Jeanty better lanes and fewer hits in the backfield.
- Las Vegas added rookie Mike Washington Jr. in Round 4 to provide backfield depth, but coaches have framed him as a complementary piece while prioritizing the team’s best player.
- Jeanty’s 2025 rookie production included 266 carries for 975 rushing yards, 55 catches for 346 receiving yards, about 78 percent offensive snap usage, and a team‑leading 377 yards after forcing missed tackles, all markers analysts say could support a larger role if the surrounding pieces improve.