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Washington Jr. was expected to be used in short-yardage situations for the Raiders this season, as a way to give Jeanty a break. With Jeanty's return timeframe still up in the air, the team will have to rely on
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Jeanty injury elevates Washington Jr. from backup role to potential early starter.

Washington Jr. was drafted in the fourth round to be used in short-yardage situations to give Jeanty breaks, but with Jeanty's ankle injury creating return uncertainty, Washington is now positioned for expanded early-season role and opportunity.

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