The New York Jets will need all the star power they can muster when facing Josh Allen and the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills this Sunday in Orchard Park.
Unfortunately, two key starters, one on each side of the ball, are likely to be unavailable. Wide receiver Davante Adams and cornerback Sauce Gardner have both been listed as non-participants for the second consecutive day.
The Jets did not practice on Wednesday, so the DNP status is merely an estimation, but neither Adams nor Gardner was active when the team resumed practice on Thursday in Florham Park.
Adams is a new addition to the injury report this week, dealing with a hip issue. In the Jets’ most recent game against the Los Angeles Rams on December 22, he played 67 of 69 offensive snaps.
Meanwhile, Gardner is struggling with a hamstring injury for the second time in a month. He was forced to leave early in the loss to the Rams and did not return.
Gardner had missed the December 8 game against the Miami Dolphins due to the hamstring, but he made a full return in the December 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, playing all 84 defensive snaps in that contest.
In addition, starting offensive linemen Alijah Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses were also non-participants for the Jets. Starting slot cornerback Michael Carter II was upgraded to a limited status on Thursday.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has been playing through an MCL injury, has been a full participant for two straight days.
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Garrett Wilson on Potential New Deal: “I Love the Jets,” but “Can’t Focus on That Right Now”
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson isn’t focused on securing his long-term future at the moment.
“I don’t know, man,” Wilson said, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “I just go about my day… wherever my feet are at. If they [extend my contract], that would be a blessing. It would be awesome. I love the Jets. At the end of the day, they were the ones that believed in me. But, yeah, I can’t be worrying about that. I have to go out and finish these three games the right way.”
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“I love the Jets. At the end of the day, they were the ones that believed in me. I can’t be worrying about all that. Just going to finish these three games the right way.”<br><br>Garrett Wilson was asked if he would like to stay with the Jets long-term: <a href=”https://t.co/gEbJKyoamZ”>pic.twitter.com/gEbJKyoamZ</a>
Wilson is under contract with the team through the 2026 season and is eligible for an extension as soon as the upcoming offseason. However, his comments suggest that he may not be eager to commit to a new deal right away.
Cimini referenced a source who wouldn’t be surprised if the 2022 first-round pick asked for a trade in the near future.
Wilson had a standout rookie year, catching 83 passes for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, despite high expectations following that breakout season, his progress has stalled, even with Aaron Rodgers back on the field this year.
The Jets’ recent struggles on the field might also be taking a toll on Wilson. During a 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15, he was seen having a tense exchange with receivers coach Shawn Jefferson.
A recent article by The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini, and Michael Silver raised concerns about why a prominent player would want to stay with the Jets right now. The report largely placed the blame for the team’s dysfunction on owner Woody Johnson. One of the most notable revelations was the increasing influence of Johnson’s sons within the organization, including a reported incident where Johnson cited Jerry Jeudy’s Madden video game rating as a reason for opposing the acquisition of the veteran wide receiver.
In the NFL, players are motivated to secure long-term financial stability as quickly as possible, knowing that one injury can drastically reduce their earning potential. But for Wilson, the challenges and instability in New York since his arrival could cause him to reconsider his future with the team.
