FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as he works his way back from finger surgery.
Mitchell, who has missed four games since injuring a finger when he caught it in a jersey at practice on Sept. 24, participated in some portions of the team's on-field session. He was seen wearing a glove instead of a bulky wrap on his right hand in warmups during the portion reporters
were allowed to watch.
Mitchell was limited the day after the injury, but coach Aaron Glenn revealed last week that the receiver needed surgery to repair his finger and has been sitting out practice.
He wasn't placed on injured reserve, which would have cleared a roster spot for four weeks at a minimum, because Glenn said the team didn't initially think Mitchell would be sidelined this long. It's uncertain if Mitchell will be cleared to play Sunday against Miami.
“I would say the pain tolerance deal,” Glenn said of what would factor into Mitchell's return. “So again, we’ll see how that goes as the week goes.”
Mitchell, the team's No. 2 wide receiver opposite Garrett Wilson, has nine catches for 123 yards in two games.
The offense could also soon get another boost from the return of left guard Dylan Parham, who has missed three games with a knee injury. Jordan Meredith has filled in for Parham, who was listed as a limited participant.
Glenn said running back Breece Hall, out three games with a quadriceps injury, wouldn't practice Wednesday but the team would see how he feels through the week. That leaves open the possibility Hall could return to face the Dolphins.
“I love his progression,” Glenn said. “The thing is, Breece attacks this just like he’s attacking any type of game plan.”
In Hall's absence, third-year running back Braelon Allen has been solid, rushing for 253 yards and a touchdown on 55 carries in the past three games. Glenn said Allen's emergence won't necessarily change the order of the Jets' backfield depth chart.
“Breece is our starter, he's always been our starter,” Glenn said. “But, as always, Braelon's going to get his touches, too.”
Defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat and edge rusher Will McDonald were limited, but Glenn said they'll be fine. Running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu sat out, but will be evaluated through the week. Glenn added that edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (thigh) will be week to week, meaning they're likely to miss the game against Miami. Neither practiced Wednesday.
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