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Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Expected to miss a few weeks Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 11:35 AM Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Gipson (leg) suffered an injury at practice Thursday and is expected to miss a week or two, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports. Analysis: Gipson walked off the practice field with a notable limp, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, but the specifics of his leg injury remain undisclosed. As a rookie last season, Gipson suited up for all 17 games and worked as the Jets' primary kick and punt returner, but he now faces competition from Tarik Cohen and Isaiah Davis.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Good to go at training camp Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 10:28 AM Hall (lower body) participated in 11-on-11 drills at Day 1 of Jets training camp Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports. Analysis: Hall didn't practice at June minicamp due to a lower-body injury, though he noted that the coaching staff was mostly holding him out as a precautionary measure. The star running back said earlier this offseason that his knee already feels much better than during the 2023 season, when he was working his way back from an ACL tear. During the upcoming season, he should benefit from improved offensive line play, with the Jets having signed left tackle Tyron Smith, traded for right tackle Morgan Moses and added tackle Olu Fashanu in the first round of April's draft. Plus, the promise of a healthy Aaron Rodgers should allow New York's offense to take a step forward, after questionable quarterback play heavily limited the unit in recent seasons.
Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Unsure about playing past 2024 Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 1:35 PM Rodgers said Monday on Pardon My Take that he likes the idea of playing two more seasons but isn't yet sure about anything beyond 2024, Henry McKenna of FOX Sports reports. Analysis: Rodgers mentioned wanting to play at least two more years after he was traded to the Jets last offseason, obviously unable to anticipate that his first campaign would last just four snaps. He came back from an Achilles' tear and participated in a majority of practices this spring, with the exception being an absence for June minicamp that the Jets were informed of ahead of time. Rodgers is back with his teammates for the start of training camp, leading an offense that made some big changes this offseason -- namely the additions of OTs Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses and Olu Fashanu as well as WRs Mike Williams (knee) and Malachi Corley.
Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Signs rookie contract Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 10:09 AM The Jets signed Corley to a four-year, $6.073 million rookie contract Friday that includes a $1.237 million signing bonus, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Analysis: New York selected Corley in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he'll have a chance to compete for a key role among the team's receiver corps during his rookie campaign. Corley exited a practice during OTAs in late May due to a lower-body injury but should be a full-go for training camp.
Nick Bawden Nick Bawden Put on active/PUP list Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 6:57 PM Bawden (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: The fullback can be activated during training camp, per Cimini. Bawden signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets in January after playing in 16 regular season games with the team last year. The 2018 seventh-round pick carried the ball twice last season and scored a touchdown.
Mike Williams Mike Williams Officially moves to PUP list Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 4:53 PM The Jets placed Williams (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: It's been expected that Williams would training camp on the PUP list as he works his way back from an ACL tear, with August representing a potential target for the veteran wideout's activation. The 29-year-old can come off the PUP list at any point throughout training camp, once cleared for practice activities, and he still has just over three weeks to get ready for the Jets' preseason opener against Washington. Williams still seems to have a chance at being available for Week 1, thought he could still have to to ramp up his activity level early in the season. If he can quickly return to full strength without suffering any notable setbacks in his recovery, Williams will have the opportunity to emerge as a pivotal player behind Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall in the Jets' top-heavy offense.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Could practice, team being cautious Thu, Jun 13, 2024, 5:13 PM Hall (lower body), who has been sidelined at minicamp, said Wednesday he "could practice right now" but that "the coaches are really cautious," John Pullano of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: "I do all the walkthroughs and stuff we've been doing," Hall said. While he's been present for OTAs and mandatory minicamp, Hall has been limited to work on the side due to what coach Robert Saleh called "some lower half stuff." The featured RB said he feels "a lot leaner this offseason" and that his knee "feels a lot better" than during the 2023 campaign. He's set lofty goals for improvement during the 2024 season, saying his targets are to earn his first All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors and match the standard of superstar 49ers tailback Christian McCaffery. Fantasy managers have similarly high expectations for Hall heading into Year 3, as he's one of the few running backs commonly in contention to come off the board early in Round 1 of fantasy drafts, along with McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson.
Mike Williams Mike Williams On track for August activation Tue, Jun 11, 2024, 11:18 AM Jets coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday that Williams (knee) has a similar rehab timeline to what Breece Hall had last season, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: The Jets kept Hall out of spring practices last year and activated him from the PUP list Aug. 15. He took just 33 snaps over the first two weeks of the regular season but ended up playing all 17 games and finishing second among running backs in PPR scoring. While Williams doesn't have that kind of fantasy upside, it sounds like he's on a similar timeline while recovering from the same injury, an ACL tear, with the Jets likely to hold him out from the start of training camp even if they feel he's on track to be ready for Week 1. He hasn't participated in any offseason practices thus far and has been limited to side work as he rehabs the knee injury he suffered in Week 3 of last season with the Chargers.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Not practicing at minicamp Tue, Jun 11, 2024, 10:04 AM Hall (lower body) won't practice Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Hall missed some OTA practices in May and now will sit out the first day of June minicamp. There's been no indication of a serious injury, but it'll be something to keep an eye on ahead of training camp in late July. With Hall absent Tuesday, rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis should have opportunities to work with the first-team offense as they continue their competition for the No. 2 running back role.
Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Skipping minicamp Tue, Jun 11, 2024, 9:58 AM Rodgers (Achilles) is missing June minicamp for an unspecified event, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: The absence technically is unexcused, though Rodgers informed the Jets well ahead of time. That means he can be fined by the team, which apparently is a price he's willing to pay to attend his event. Head coach Robert Saleh didn't seem bothered by the absence, perhaps because Rodgers was at a number of voluntary practices this spring. The 40-year-old quarterback seems to have avoided setbacks in his recovery from the torn Achilles' tendon he suffered last September and should be a full participant for the start of training camp in late July.
Israel Abanikanda Israel Abanikanda Tumbling down depth chart? Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 6:14 PM Abanikanda appears to have fallen down the Jets' backfield depth chart this offseason, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: The Jets used fourth- and fifth-round picks on Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis back in April, and both have reportedly stood out in offseason practices. Abanikanda drew some summer hype last year but ultimately carried the ball 22 times for 70 empty yards (3.2 yards per carry) as a 2023 rookie. A fifth-round pick himself, Abanikanda could be on the roster bubble headed into the 2024 campaign.
Braelon Allen Braelon Allen Look smooth catching passes Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 10:33 AM Allen has made "a ton of plays as a pass catcher" during OTAs, according to Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. Analysis: Breece Hall's absence with a lower-body injury has opened up first-team snaps for Allen and fellow rookie Isaiah Davis. It's a bit surprising to hear that Allen has made waves in the passing game, considering he's a 235-pound back who had 275 receiving yards over three seasons as the lead runner at Wisconsin. Picked in the fourth round this spring, Allen is the youngest player in his draft class and will be 20 years old for the entirety of his rookie season (unless the Jets make a deep playoff run). That might seem to hint at a slow learning curve, but it sounds like both he and Davis (a fifth-round pick) have been relatively quick studies while competing with 2023 fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda for backup roles. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic believes Allen is "the clear frontrunner" to be the Jets' No. 2 running back.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Getting first-team snaps Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 10:28 AM Davis has been getting a lot of snaps with the starting offense at OTAs, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports. Analysis: Breece Hall's minor lower-body injury has opened up opportunities for Davis, a fifth-round pick, as well as fellow rookie Braelon Allen (a fourth-rounder). Hughes further revealed that Allen has also made a good early impression, with his receiving work in particular being a pleasant surprise after he had only 275 receiving yards in three seasons as the lead back at Wisconsin. The two rookies seem to be competing with 2023 fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda for the second spot on the depth chart -- a role that probably won't come with many snaps or touches unless Hall misses time. The Jets also have Tarik Cohen as a potential passing-down specialist, though special teams might offer his more realistic path to a roster spot
Breece Hall Breece Hall Limited to side work Tue, Jun 4, 2024, 9:52 AM Hall is working off to the side at Tuesday's practice, with coach Robert Saleh telling reporters the running back is "dealing with some lower half stuff," Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Hall was first spotted with the Jets' rehab group last Wednesday and is now confirmed to be dealing with a minor injury. It doesn't sound like anything that will still be an issue when the Jets start training camp in late July, but it's possible Hall is limited or absent during mandatory minicamp June 11-13. Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Israel Abanikanda and Tarik Cohen are all candidates to take first-team RB reps while Hall isn't practicing.
Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Competition as primary returner Thu, May 30, 2024, 6:50 PM Gipson is expected to have competition as New York's primary return-specialist heading into the 2024 season, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports. Analysis: Gipson operated as the Jets' kick returner and punt returner for the entirety of the 2023 season, but with the team signing running back Tarik Cohen on Wednesday, Gipson may not be a shoo-in for the role again in 2024. Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Gipson will get "first dibs", but the returning job is an "open competition."
Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Exits practice early Wed, May 29, 2024, 11:28 AM Corley left Wednesday's practice early with an undisclosed injury and returned without a helmet, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports. Analysis: Hughes notes that Corley walked with a limp after the incident, giving another hint that the rookie won't return to practice Wednesday. It doesn't sound especially serious, as a player typically would stay inside rather than joining his teammates to watch the rest of practice if there were concern about a major injury. With Mike Williams (ACL) unavailable for offseason practices, the Jets seem to have a wide-open depth chart at WR behind No. 1 Garrett Wilson. Coming in as a third-round pick, Corley should get some first-team reps and may eventually win a role as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Wilson and Williams. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers apparently is a fan, having recently told reporters that Corley was his favorite wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Seemingly has minor injury Wed, May 29, 2024, 11:20 AM Hall is working in the rehab area during practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: While nothing has been reported so far this offseason, Hall's presence with the rehab group suggests he picked up some kind of minor injury during a previous OTA or workout. Any absence(s) from team drills could free up first-team reps for Israel Abanikanda, Braelon Allen or Isaiah Davis, with recent signing Tarik Cohen potentially an option for third downs and two-minute drills.
Mike Williams Mike Williams No timeline for practice return Wed, May 29, 2024, 10:10 AM Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that he doesn't have a timeline for Williams (knee) returning to practice, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: Williams has been at the Jets' team facility for their offseason program, mostly working indoors with the training staff. Reporters spotted him on a side field last week, but it sounds like the 29-year-old won't practice with teammates any earlier than training camp. Williams profiles as the Jets' No. 2 receiver once he makes it back from the left ACL tear he suffered Week 3 last season with the Chargers. His one-year, $10 million contract reportedly includes $8.3 million guaranteed, with an additional $5 million available via incentives, per Albert Breer of SI.com.
Tarik Cohen Tarik Cohen Signing with Gang Green Wed, May 29, 2024, 9:39 AM Cohen agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Cohen will turn 29 years old in July and hasn't played in an NFL game since Week 3 of the 2020 season, when he suffered an ACL tear that derailed a promising career. He missed all of 2021 while rehabbing from the knee injury and all of 2022 after suffering a torn Achilles' tendon during the spring. Cohen then landed with the Panthers in 2023 and spent most of the season on their practice squad, but he struggled with a hamstring injury, never got a promotion and ultimately was released in early May. He's unlikely to make noise in a backfield that has Breece Hall and two incoming draft picks, but Cohen should get a look on kick and punt returns this offseason.
Jeremy Ruckert Jeremy Ruckert Participating in OTAs Tue, May 21, 2024, 8:25 PM Ruckert (concussion) took part in OTAs on Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Ruckert appeared in the first 15 games for the Jets last season, but he missed the final two contests due to a concussion he sustained in Week 16 against the Commanders. Ruckert served as the backup tight end behind Tyler Conklin, and the former finished the 2023 season with 16 catches on 22 targets for 151 yards while playing 301 snaps on offense and 205 snaps on special teams. Ruckert caught passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers during seven-on-seven drills Tuesday.