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Ashton Jeanty's injury diagnosed as sprained ankle, not season-ending

Ashton Jeanty's injury diagnosed as sprained ankle, not season-ending

Star RB Ashton Jeanty went down with a right leg injury on 8/23, but subsequent reports confirm it's a sprained ankle. Teammates had knelt in prayer, but the team is relieved. Kubiak's Tuesday update will provide timeline. If Jeanty misses Week 1, Mike Washington Jr. steps into lead role. This is a significant downgrade from the initial fear of a serious knee injury.

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Updated Aug 24, 2026