Raiders appear to send message to Ashton Jeanty with usage vs. Jets

The Raiders’ early snap distribution on Sunday suggested a message to running back Ashton Jeanty after he questioned the willingness of some Jets defenders to tackle earlier in the week. In the game at East Rutherford, New Jersey, Mike Washington received the first seven handoffs, and Jeanty didn’t record his first touch until the Raiders’ first possession of the second quarter—a catch—before carrying once for 1 yard on the same drive. The report said it is not confirmed whether this rotation reflects “unofficial discipline,” but it stands out given Jeanty’s role in the offense and the attention his comments brought. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak will need to explain whether the workload choice is tactical, disciplinary, or something else.