All articles tagged with #ankle sprain
San Francisco will place rookie De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve with a left ankle injury (deltoid ligament sprain), sidelining him at least four weeks. TE Jake Tonges is also on IR for a minimum of four weeks, while WR KhaDarel Hodge was promoted to the active roster. Stribling suffered the injury in the season-opening win over the Rams, and at 33rd overall in the 2026 draft he faces an extended absence.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will be out at least a month with an ankle deltoid sprain; surgery isn't ruled out yet as he seeks more opinions. In his absence, DeMarcus Robinson slides into the three-receiver rotation, while Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are expected to lead targets.
Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the Chargers after back-to-back limited practices, likely rotating carries with starter Tyler Allgeier and projecting as a mid- to low-end RB2 in fantasy.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is slated to practice on Wednesday after suffering an ankle sprain on Aug. 23. Coach Klint Kubiak expressed optimism about his potential availability for the season opener but did not reveal how much he will participate. The first Raiders injury report of the week will indicate whether Jeanty will be a full or limited participant.
Raiders GM John Spytek said Ashton Jeanty’s ankle sprain is in a good spot and he could return quicker than some expect, potentially within the first month of the season; he hasn’t been placed on IR and is being watched closely, leaving Mike Washington Jr. to shoulder more work if Jeanty isn’t ready for Week 1.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said running back Ashton Jeanty, who sprained his ankle in late August and did not practice, is progressing and could be ready for Week 1 vs the Dolphins; Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick in 2025, had 1,321 yards from scrimmage with 10 TDs as a rookie.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said he’s optimistic Ashton Jeanty (ankle) will play in Week 1 against the Dolphins, though his availability remains uncertain; if Jeanty can’t go, rookie Mike Washington is expected to handle a larger workload after strong preseason play.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty posted a cryptic Instagram image referencing Romans 8:28 after an ankle sprain in practice, fueling fan worry about injury severity. No official update yet, with clarity expected before the preseason game against the 49ers.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an ankle sprain described as 'more low than high' by Ian Rapoport, with the team hopeful he can suit up for Week 1 vs. the Dolphins; if he’s sidelined, Mike Washington Jr. would likely start, impacting fantasy plans until a clearer timeline emerges.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice with a sprained right ankle; the exact type (high- vs low-ankle) and how long he’ll miss remain unclear, but it’s not considered a long-term injury. Jeanty, the Raiders’ 2025 No. 6 pick, was slated to be a focal point of Las Vegas’ offense in 2026 after a rookie season that produced 1,321 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty reportedly sprained his ankle in practice. It's not described as a long-term injury, but return timeline is unknown, leaving Jeanty’s fantasy outlook in flux. With little clarity on when he’ll return, fantasy managers may want to temper early-draft risk and watch for updates, as Jeanty could regain value if his ADP drops.
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Kyle Teel on the injured list with a left ankle sprain and recalled Edgar Quero to back up the catching duties; Teel exited the latest game with a non-contact ankle injury after attempting to dive back to tag a runner. Teel has dealt with prior injuries this season and is hitting .190 with two homers, contributing to weak catching production for the Sox. If the absence is longer, Chicago could lean on Quero/Romo for catching and may explore external help before the trade deadline.
Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle in practice and will miss at least a week, forcing the team to lean on its depth as they prepare for a clash with the Washington Mystics (and a matchup with the Connecticut Sun). Plum, who leads the league with 26.8 PPG and adds 6.3 assists on high efficiency (58.9% FG, 48.8% 3PT), will be evaluated in a week, prompting teammates like Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby to step up as Sparks adjust offensively.
USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup after Atlético Madrid announced he will undergo ankle surgery for a high-grade sprain, taking him out 31 days before the opener. His absence opens opportunities in central midfield for players like Sebastian Berhalter and Cristian Roldan, as the U.S. heads into two pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal and Germany and final roster decisions are possible up to 24 hours before the first match.
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson suffered a left ankle sprain in the NCAA Tournament first-round win over Tennessee State. He’s in a boot and non-weight-bearing, with a plan to progress as safely as possible. ISU athletic trainer Vic Miller emphasized the diagnosis rules out fracture/high-ankle injury, noted coordination with orthopedists, and outlined a treatment-focused rehab over the next 48 hours—rest, compression, and controlled movement, plus nutrition—as ISU assesses whether he can return for Sunday’s game against Kentucky.