The Jets could possibly be shorthanded within the secondary on Sunday towards Russell Wilson and the Broncos.
Beginning cornerback D.J. Reed has been in concussion protocol this week and didn’t observe Wednesday, and backup Brandin Echols has been dominated out with a hamstring harm.
Head coach Robert Saleh mentioned the Jets are “optimistic” that Reed “will get all the things 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 mentioned, we’re optimistic on [Reed], however Echols goes to be out,” Saleh mentioned.
Fourth-year defensive again Bryce Corridor, who began 24 video games in 2020 and 2021, possible will see an expanded function if Reed is sidelined.
Requested once more whether or not he acquired readability in regards to the pricey holding penalty known as on Sauce Gardner late in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, Saleh mentioned, “The decision doesn’t matter. You would have 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 would have a look at each play and I promise you somebody’s dishonest on each play. You may throw a flag on each play, however that’s not the purpose. It’s the place is the consistency? What are we making an attempt to perform? And the communication and all that stuff. In order that was sort 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 mentioned.
“Trevor’s been superior, we love having him right here, and he’s acclimating properly,” Saleh mentioned. “The quarterback room standing [will stay the same]. Tim Boyle has earned his standing because the No. 2 quarterback and he’s carried out an amazing 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 observe. 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 individuals in observe. LB Sam Eguavoen didn’t observe.
