New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, second from left, talks with C.J. Mosley (57), center, during warm-ups at the NFL football team’s training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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FLORHAM PARK — After multiple days of mediocre work, the New York Jets offense responded in a very positive way to conclude this week of practice Thursday morning.
Even without pads, the Jets offense moved the ball at a much better pace than they have done in previous weeks with their offensive line being a major reason why. Outside of all the concern the group has caused from media and fan analysis, the starting group has not diminished confidence from their head coach.
“I think individually we have a good set of guys. All of them can play football. It’s just becoming a unit. I don’t think there’s a panic,” Robert Saleh said after practice.
As always, there were plenty of other key takeaways from Thursday’s practice at 1 Jets Drive. Let’s get to them here.
Injury Update
There have been no major changes on the injury front for New York. Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle), Carl Lawson (back), and Laken Tomlinson (leg) were all kept out of practice Thursday. The good news is that each player did get individual work done on the side field for rehabbing players. None of these injuries are considered serious according to the coaching staff.
Dalvin Cook, recently signed to a one-year deal, also was at practice, but he was with the rehabbing players as he recovers from his shoulder injury. He told reporters after practice that he expects to be on the field with the offense over the next few days.
Second Preseason Game Plan
It’s going to be much of the same for the Jets on Saturday when they take on the Buccaneers in the second week of the preseason. It may be New York’s third preseason contest, but it’s another opportunity for Zach Wilson to continue to improve on his already impressive camp.
As Saleh put it…
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