New York Jets extensive receiver Garrett Wilson underwent an MRI on Monday and averted a critical knee harm, a supply instructed ESPN, however the concern in all probability nonetheless means some down time.
A supply instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Wilson hyperextended his knee and is anticipated to overlook a few weeks.
Wilson was damage late in Sunday’s 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London. The harm apparently occurred on the Jets’ next-to-last play, an incomplete cross to Wilson wherein he landed awkwardly. He wasn’t on the sphere for the ultimate play.
There’s some thought that Wilson may return after the bye week. The Jets (0-6) have two video games earlier than their bye — Sunday in opposition to the Carolina Panthers and Oct. 26 on the Cincinnati Bengals. New York returns from its bye to host the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 9.
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There was a way of aid that the harm is not season-ending, however it’s nonetheless a blow to the Jets, who failed to attain a landing and recorded minus-10 internet passing yards — a franchise low — within the loss to the Broncos. Justin Fields handed for 45 yards and was sacked 9 instances for a lack of 55 yards.
Wilson is the crew’s prime perimeter weapon. He leads the Jets with 36 receptions for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns. The following-closest extensive receiver is Josh Reynolds, who has eight catches for 72 yards.
Earlier than coaching camp, Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension. A primary-round choose in 2022, Wilson has by no means missed an NFL sport.
Earlier Monday, coach Aaron Glenn stated he was awaiting the MRI outcomes. He did not wish to speculate on the character or severity of the harm, saying solely, “It is all the time a priority once you lose one among your higher gamers, I’ll say that.”
