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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Ruled out for Sunday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:39 PM
Nwangwu (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Nwangwu was listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest after Friday's practice. The Jets' kick returner had an outside chance to suit up Sunday despite not logging a single day of practice throughout Week 3 prep. After a Saturday examination, it's been determined that Nwangwu will not be ready for the game, leaving Isaiah Williams as the primary kick and punt returner for the Jets' showdown with the Lions. |
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Jamaal Pritchett Jamaal Pritchett Signs with active roster
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 11:19 AM
The Jets signed Pritchett from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Jets signed Pritchett to the practice squad Sept. 2 after waiving the wide receiver on cutdown day. The second-year player out of South Alabama has yet to play in an NFL contest. If Adonai Mitchell (finger) cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Lions, Pritchett is set to be the No. 4 option for the Jets in his debut. |
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Sterling Shepard Sterling Shepard Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Jets elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shepard is set to suit up as the No. 6 wide receiver for the Jets in Sunday's game against the Lions. The new practice squad face was elevated for a scenario where Adonai Mitchell (finger) is unable to play in Sunday's contest. If Mitchell receives the green light, Shepard may spend his first elevation with the team inactive. |
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Jason Sanders Jason Sanders Gets third elevation
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 11:14 AM
The Jets elevated Sanders from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanders will once again be the Jets' primary kicker for the third consecutive week and is set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Lions. The 30-year-old has now seen all three of his practice squad elevations expended, meaning he will need to be signed to the Jets' active roster to kick for the team in Week 4 against the Bears. |
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Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:28 PM
Ossai (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ossai was limited in the Jets' Wednesday and Thursday practices before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The defensive end could suit up for his 2026 debut in Sunday's game against the Lions as a rotational edge rusher. |
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Won't play Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:24 PM
Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mauigoa has not practiced since he sustained a quadriceps injury in the Jets' Week 2 overtime loss to the Packers. The outside linebacker will need another player to take over his special-teams snaps as he continues to recover from the injury. |
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Won't play versus Detroit
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:32 PM
Mauigoa (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mauigoa suffered the quadriceps injury in the overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2. It's unknown when he will be back on the field. However, Mauigoa has only seen action on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact things too much. |
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Out again in Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:17 PM
Fitzpatrick (groin) won't play in Sunday's game versus Detroit, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was injured in the 23-10 win over the Titans in Week 1. He didn't play in the 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2, so he will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. The veteran's next opportunity to get back on the field will come in Week 4 in Chicago. In the meantime, Andre Cisco is in line to make his second straight start. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Unlikely to play Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:15 PM
Nwangwu (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: It looks like Nwangwu will miss each of the Jets' first three games of the regular season due to a back injury he picked up in a practice prior to the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans. He was a DNP in all three practices during Week 3 prep, so a return to practice in at least a limited capacity would be a positive step in Nwangwu's recovery. Isaiah Williams will continue to serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs and punts for as long as Nwangwu is sidelined. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Listed questionable for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 3:21 PM
Mitchell (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Analysis: Mitchell was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, and he was again limited at Friday's session while wearing a large wrap over his right hand, per Brian Costello of the New York Post. Mitchell isn't sure-handed even in the best of times, but he's been piling up targets and air yards anyway and will now get a favorable dome matchup with the Lions (if he's able to play). If Mitchell doesn't end up playing, the Jets may need a lot of snaps from a practice-squad veteran like Sterling Shepard or Tyler Johnson. Their WR depth wasn't great in the first place and has already been stretched thin with rookie Omar Cooper (ankle) on injured reserve for at least three more weeks. |
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Jason Sanders Jason Sanders Scheduled for elevation again
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 10:27 AM
Sanders will kick for the Jets this Sunday at Detroit, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: It'll be Sanders' third elevation from the practice squad this season, which means the Jets will need to sign him to the 53-man roster thereafter if he's to continue kicking for them. They've also kept Blake Grupe around, perhaps hoping that he'll be ready for the job by Week 4. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Ruled out for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 10:17 AM
Taylor (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Analysis: Taylor reportedly is viewed as week-to-week after injuring his thumb during a Week 2 loss to the Packers. His absence should free up more playing time for rookie Kenyon Sadiq, but the Jets may also distribute some of Taylor's usual snaps to reserve tight ends Jeremy Ruckert and Jelani Woods. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Limited in Friday's practice
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 10:15 AM
Mitchell (finger) will be limited in Friday's practice, according to the Jets' official X account.
Analysis: With Mitchell now limited in back-to-back practices due to the finger issue, it's possible he receives an injury designation for the Week 3 matchup with Detroit. The Jets' final injury report Friday afternoon will reveal Mitchell's status. |
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Sits out of practice again
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 7:27 PM
Mauigoa (quadriceps) missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday.
Analysis: The linebacker suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Packers and did not return to the contest. It appears to still be bothering him, as he has yet to return to the field. Mauigoa has only played on special teams so far this season. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Misses practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 7:13 PM
Nwangwu (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The running back and kick returner did not practice Wednesday either after missing the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. He is not on injured reserve, but he also does not appear to be on track to return for this Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Nwangwu has yet to suit up for a regular-season game this season. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Sits out another practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
Taylor (thumb) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: After sitting out both of the Jets' first two Week 3 practices, Taylor appears to be trending toward sitting out Sunday's game in Detroit. Taylor's likely absence this weekend would clear the way for rookie first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq to take on increased reps as the Jets' clear No. 1 option at tight end. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Dealing with finger injury
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 3:19 PM
Mitchell was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a finger injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell wasn't included on the Jets' initial Week 3 injury report released Wednesday, so the finger issue may have been something that popped up during Thursday's session. The Jets haven't revealed whether the injury is anything that will affect Mitchell's availability for Sunday's game in Detroit, but his activity at Friday's practice will bear monitoring nonetheless. Through the first two games of the season, the Jets' No. 2 wideout has reeled in nine of 15 targets for 123 yards. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Remains sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 7:13 PM
Nwangwu (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Nwangwu did not practice at all leading up to Week 2 and missed the Jets' overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday. The running back and kick returner has missed every practice and game since sustaining a back injury on Sept. 11. Nwangwu was not placed on IR after the injury, so it is reasonable to expect the 28-year-old to return to the field by Week 4, even if he cannot increase his practice participation soon enough to play in the team's Week 3 contest against the Lions. |
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 7:05 PM
Fitzpatrick (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick missed the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers with a groin injury that he is week-to-week with. The starting free safety has now missed four consecutive practices, and there is no sign the 29-year-old will return to the field this week. If Fitzpatrick must miss another game, Andre Cisco will likely be the starting free safety for the second consecutive game Sunday against the Lions. |
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:57 PM
Ossai (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ossai was unable to play in the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday due to a persistent foot injury. The defensive end was unable to suit up for a practice in Week 2, which renders his start to Week 3 prep a somewhat positive development. Ossai will need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid any injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Lions. |
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