FLORHAM PARK — Thursday’s practice came with the first training camp scare for the New York Jets.
Reigning offensive player of the year Garrett Wilson came up limping after a deep pass was deflected away in 11-on-11 work by DJ Reed. Wilson exited practice shortly thereafter and was not seen for the rest of the day.
The good news for New York is that the injury doesn’t appear to be serious. Head coach Robert Saleh spoke after practice saying the star wideout tweaked his ankle but “indications are that he’s ok.” It’s a huge sigh of relief for the Jets after Thursday’s practice left them without a starting receiver towards the end of work due to injury, or the New Jersey heat.
Wilson’s injury was the main takeaway from practice, but he wasn’t the only newsworthy piece to come out of 1 Jets Drive either.
Jets Injury List Increases
Wilson’s injury Thursday was not the only injury update New York had over the course of the day.
For starters, both Allen Lazard and CJ Uzomah were back at practice and in pads although Uzomah was the only player to actually participate in teamwork. Lazard was joined by Mecole Hardman shortly into practice after the slot receiver appeared to nurse his hamstring.
Mekhi Becton was back at practice as well but also did not attempt to work in any of the 11-on-11 work being done.
None of the injuries are expected to be serious according to the Jets’ head coach.
Saleh sounds off on Dalvin Cook, Sean Payton
New York received plenty of attention before even hitting the practice field Thursday thanks to a couple of newsworthy developments outside of the team facility. First, Dalvin Cook had officially scheduled a visit with Gang Green this weekend, and with Aaron Rodgers’ new contract giving the team space, it leaves many to believe a deal could be in the works.
Saleh again acknowledged the help a player like Cook could bring to the team while also understanding that finding the right fit for the roster…
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