​Whether Ashton Jeanty will play in the Raiders season opener remains to be seen. But the second-year back is expected on the field to start practices this week according to head coach Klint Kubiak. Though he wouldn’t say exactly how involved Jeanty would be.”We’ll give his designation after practice, but he’ll practice,” said Kubiak.Jeanty’s presence at practice is a big development in and of itself. It was just over two weeks ago that Jeanty went down with an anikle injury, putting his status for the start of the season in doubt. The team takes the field for the season opener this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.The Raiders are feeling pretty confident in their run game this season. Jeanty’s presence would greatly improve their outlook. Should he be active on game day, he would be expected to be the team’s workhorse back with rookie Mike Washington Jr seeing the ball a good portion of the time.Should Jeanty be unable to go, it would be up to rookie Mike Washington to start. But either way, Jeanty’s presence on Wednesday suggests he is close to returning. And that’s great news.This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty will practice Wednesday in prep for Dolphins