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The Raiders were expecting bigger things in Year 2 from Jeanty. Kubiak has spoken about the importance of the run game, and Jeanty was expected to be a major part of that. His ankle injury isn't expected to be long-term
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Jeanty's ankle sprain could open door for Washington Jr. in Raiders' run game.

Jeanty went down with a sprained ankle at practice Sunday. The Raiders were expecting bigger things in Year 2 from Jeanty, and head coach Klint Kubiak has spoken about the importance of the run game with Jeanty expected to be a major part of that. His ankle injury isn't expected to be long-term according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, but in the short run it could elevate Mike Washington Jr. into a major role in the Raiders' offense.

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