FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' struggling offense is likely to be without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Wilson will be listed as doubtful for the game — but wouldn't completely rule him out — as he deals with a knee injury.
Wilson was injured during the Jets’ 13-11 loss to Denver in London last Sunday. He had an MRI on the knee Monday after the team returned
home and Glenn said the team would monitor him through the week. The team hasn't specified the nature of the injury, but ESPN reported that Wilson is dealing with a hyperextended knee and will miss some time, but avoided a major injury.
Wilson sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday and appeared likely to do the same Friday for the final full session before the game. Glenn said Wilson would be working with the trainers early in practice and then go from there. It would be the first game Wilson would miss in his NFL career.
Wilson is New York’s leading receiver with 36 catches for 395 yards and four touchdowns. In his fourth season Wilson already ranks 10th on the Jets’ career list with 315 receptions.
Cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers and linebacker Cam Jones, both dealing with hip injuries, are also doubtful to play.
Veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds didn’t practice Wednesday while dealing with a hip injury, but was limited Thursday and Glenn said he would fully participate Friday and be ready to play.
Reynolds would help fill the void if Wilson can't play. Allen Lazard, Tyler Johnson and rookie Arian Smith — who all have just four catches this season — are the only other healthy wide receivers on the active roster. Brandon Smith, Trenton Irwin, Jamaal Pritchett and Isaiah Williams are on the practice squad.
Nickel cornerback Michael Carter II has been a full participant at practice this week as he works his way through what Glenn said was “the last stage” of the concussion protocol. Carter has missed two games with the injury, but should be ready to return Sunday.
Recently acquired Jarvis Brownlee Jr. has played well in Carter's place and Glenn said the Jets would have packages for both to play if Carter returns.
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