The Jets might be shorthanded within the secondary on Sunday in opposition to Russell Wilson and the Broncos.
Beginning cornerback D.J. Reed has been in concussion protocol this week and didn’t follow Wednesday, and backup Brandin Echols has been dominated out with a hamstring damage.
Head coach Robert Saleh stated the Jets are “optimistic” that Reed “will get every thing cleared by recreation day,” however no NFL gamers entered into concussion protocol this season have performed the next recreation, in response to ESPN.
“A few signs, however like I stated, we’re optimistic on [Reed], however Echols goes to be out,” Saleh stated.
Fourth-year defensive again Bryce Corridor, who began 24 video games in 2020 and 2021, probably will see an expanded position if Reed is sidelined.
Requested once more whether or not he obtained readability concerning the costly holding penalty called on Sauce Gardner late in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, Saleh stated, “The decision doesn’t matter. You may take a look at that clip and say, ‘Properly, he fouled’, ‘He didn’t foul’.
“The readability is simply the consistency at which we officiate, that’s all. … You may take a look at each play and I promise you somebody’s dishonest on each play. You possibly can throw a flag on each play, however that’s not the purpose. It’s the place is the consistency? What are we attempting to perform? And the communication and all that stuff. In order that was type of what the frustration was.”
Even with the signing final week of veteran backup Trevor Siemian, Tim Boyle will stay the No. 2 quarterback this week, Saleh stated.
“Trevor’s been superior, we love having him right here, and he’s acclimating nicely,” Saleh stated. “The quarterback room standing [will stay the same]. Tim Boyle has earned his standing because the No. 2 quarterback and he’s completed an important job of preparation all the way in which to earn his proper because the No. 2 quarterback.”
OL Carter Warren (injured reserve) and DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse (PUP) returned to follow. The Jets have a 21-day window so as to add them to the lively roster.
OL Mekhi Becton, S Tony Adams and OL Wes Schweitzer had been restricted contributors in follow. LB Sam Eguavoen didn’t follow.
