The other big piece of injury news comes from the New York Jets, who placed star wideout Garrett Wilson on IR. According to ESPN, he injured his right knee during Sunday’s contest. This call to bench him puts him on the sidelines for at least the next four games. It’s an even bigger hit to the Jets’ offensive skill positions.
Wilson, who has been a healthy scratch the last four games, is eligible to return in Week 15 when the Jets square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With news of a setback, discussions are starting to intensify about shutting him down for the rest of the season. Making this choice would prioritize his long-term health over his short-term impact on the roster.
With Wilson’s injury leaving a huge abscess in the Blue’s lineup, these players are most likely to fill it. Tyrod Taylor seems to be past his recent knee injury. If so, he would gain separation and could develop into a dangerous weapon in the passing game. Other than Rogers, Adonai Mitchell will make his Jets debut, adding a new dynamic weapon to the roster. Allen Lazard, similarly a healthy scratch last week, could be called upon.
Injury is a major hurdle for Jets’ offense this season. Quarterback Justin Fields’ woes have been daunting, as he’s thrown for less than 100 passing yards in four games. This lack of consistency begs the question, how much can this team truly adjust without Wilson?
Though head coach Aaron Glenn has kept the curtain pretty low on Wilson’s injury situation, he did say,
“I’m going to pass on talking about injuries.” – Aaron Glenn
Glenn encouraged everyone to reach out to Wilson to inquire about how he’s doing. That is to say, things aren’t exactly clear as mud when it comes to Wilson’s situation going forward.
More Jets preparing to face future opponents They need to play a safety-first brand of football to make up for Wilson’s absence. The team must rally together to maintain their competitive edge in the league while prioritizing the health and recovery of their star wide receiver.
Leave a Reply