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Raiders Issued Blunt Ashton Jeanty Take Amid Trade Speculation

It’s been a challenging season for Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. From the running-game perspective, he’s only had one game in which he has rushed for over 100 yards, which came in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:17 PM
Raiders Issued Blunt Ashton Jeanty Take Amid Trade Speculation
Key Things to Know
  • Former running back Rashad Jennings suggested the Raiders trade Ashton Jeanty if he does not fit the offensive system.
  • Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak stated that backfield touch distribution between Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. is a moving target.
  • Jeanty has recorded just one 100-yard rushing game this season, coming in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Las Vegas Raiders running back Rashad Jennings argued that the team should explore trading Ashton Jeanty if Mike Washington Jr. is deemed a better fit for head coach Klint Kubiak's system. During an appearance on "Yahoo! Sports Daily" on Nov. 5, Jennings suggested that if Jeanty does not fit the offense, the Raiders should evaluate his market value from a business perspective.

Jeanty has endured a challenging season on the ground, logging only one 100-yard rushing performance, though he remains active as a receiver. Kubiak stated on Nov. 2 that backfield touch distribution remains a "moving target." Meanwhile, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell suggested that the Green Bay Packers could emerge as a potential trade destination for Jeanty.

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