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Blake Grupe Blake Grupe Won't be starting kicker Week 1
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:14 PM
Grupe will not be the Jets' starting kicker for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It looked like Grupe would be the Jets' starter for 2026 after he was claimed off waivers from the Colts on Aug. 31. However, the Jets have opted to elevate Jason Sanders from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday, so Grupe figures to be inactive for Week 1. Grupe made all 11 of his field-goal attempts and each of his 10 extra-point tries over his final five games of the 2025 regular season as a member of the Colts. |
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Jason Sanders Jason Sanders Elevated after winning battle
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:06 PM
The Jets have elevated Sanders from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanders won the kicking battle over Cade York this summer despite neither instilling confidence in the Jets' coaching staff. The team elected to sign Blake Grupe, who also has not shown enough to start, giving Sanders a chance in Week 1. If Sanders has a strong week, he will likely be elevated once more in Week 2 before the team must decide who will truly hold the starting job throughout the regular season. |
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Tim Patrick Tim Patrick Moved to IR
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 1:56 PM
The Jets placed Patrick (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Patrick was ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest after Friday's practice. The wide receiver's groin injury seems to be lingering, so the 32-year-old will spend some time on IR. Patrick will be eligible to return from IR after four games, meaning Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith will likely see a greater share of reserve opportunities with the Jets' wide receiver corps. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Out for Sunday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 1:53 PM
Nwangwu (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Nwangwu was designated as doubtful after Friday's practice, so the eventual ruling that he will not suit up for Sunday's contest is not surprising. The depth running back and primary kick returner for the team continues to deal with a back injury he likely suffered during a practice session earlier in the week. With Nwangwu out, wide receiver Isaiah Williams will likely add kick return duties alongside his punt return duties in Sunday's game. |
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Doubtful for regular-season opener
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
Ponds (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Toward the end of training camp, there was optimism that Ponds would make his NFL regular-season debut against Tennessee. The rookie second-rounder was a limited participant in all three practices this week, but the doubtful tag indicates that he's likely not quite ready to return from a calf injury that he sustained in late July. If Ponds is ruled out for Week 1, the Jets would lose a special-teams asset and depth in the secondary behind starting corners Brandon Stephens, Jarvis Brownlee and Nahshon Wright. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Unlikely to play Sunday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
Nwangwu (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nwangwu wasn't listed on the Jets' injury report until Friday as a DNP, indicating that he may have tweaked his back in a practice session. He wasn't expected to see much playing time on offense given that he's behind Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis on the depth chart. However, if Nwangwu is indeed ruled out for Week 1, then Isaiah Williams figures to operate at the Jets' top returner, with Davis also in the mix. |
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Tim Patrick Tim Patrick Won't play Sunday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
Patrick (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Patrick did not practice this week and subsequently will be unable to participate in Sunday's regular-season opener. The wide receiver has been dealing with a recent groin injury. It is unclear when Patrick will be able to return to the field and if additional time must be missed. |
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Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:04 PM
Ossai (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Ossai has been considered week-to-week since sustaining a foot injury in the Jets' Aug. 28 preseason finale against the Giants. Ossai was unable to practice in the week leading up to the regular-season opener, and it is unclear if the defensive end will be ready to to play in Week 2 against the Packers. |
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Jason Sanders Jason Sanders Will kick for Jets this week
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 10:24 AM
Sanders will serve as the Jets' kicker this week, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanders won a job battle against Cade York this summer, but the Jets weren't confident in either kicker and decided to sign Blake Grupe while moving Sanders to the practice squad. It now seems Grupe didn't show enough in practice to win the Week 1 placekicking job, but the Jets may keep him around in case Sanders struggles. |
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Tim Patrick Tim Patrick Not practicing Thursday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 6:14 PM
Patrick (groin) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Patrick was estimated as a non-participant on the Jets' official injury report Wednesday, and he evidently isn't in any better shape a day later. Unless he's able to manage at least a limited practice Friday, he'll probably sit out Sunday's game at Tennessee. |
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Braelon Allen Braelon Allen Second on RB depth chart behind healthy Hall
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 12:48 PM
Allen is listed second on the Jets' unofficial depth chart behind Breece Hall.
Analysis: Allen worked with the starters for most of the preseason while Hall was sidelined by a groin injury. Hall practiced without limitations Wednesday, as did Isaiah Davis (knee), who is listed third on the team's unofficial depth chart. Allen is listed at 235 pounds and has reportedly bulked up to around 250. The 2024 fourth-round pick's large frame could help Allen command valuable goal-line and short-yardage work even while Hall is healthy. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Expected to avoid snap count
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 11:41 AM
Hall (groin) could handle a full workload in Sunday's season opener against the Titans, as Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Thursday that "unless [head coach Aaron Glenn] and the training staff give us a rep count, we just go play ball," Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hall initially received a recovery timetable of 2-to-3 weeks after sustaining a groin strain Aug. 17. Just over three weeks has passed since that date, and Hall practiced without limitations Wednesday, suggesting he has made a full recovery. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, the latter of whom has been cleared to return from a knee injury sustained during training camp, could factor into the game plan as change-of-pace options, but Hall is expected to lead the Jets backfield and handle his normal workload against the Titans in Week 1. |
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Clears concussion protocol
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:28 PM
Stiggers (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stiggers suffered a concussion during a joint practice on Aug. 11. The cornerback has since recovered from the injury and has been cleared by an independent neurologist. Stiggers is all set to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans. |
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Tim Patrick Tim Patrick Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:03 PM
Patrick (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Patrick will have a few more opportunities to practice heading into the Week 1 meeting with Tennessee. The 32-year-old most recently appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Jaguars, amassing 15 catches for 187 yards and three touchdowns. If Patrick isn't out there for the opener, it could mean more targets for Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith. |
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Not listed on injury report
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:55 PM
Wright (undisclosed) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Wright missed a few practices during camp, though it doesn't appear it was anything that will keep him off the field for Week 1. The 2021 No. 99 overall pick, who agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets in March, compiled 80 total tackles, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, five interceptions and one touchdown in 17 regular-season games for the Bears in 2025. |
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Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:35 PM
Davis (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Davis missed training camp practices and preseason games while recovering from a knee injury, but his full participation in Wednesday's session indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans. The third-year pro projects to serve as the Jets' RB3 this season behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. |
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Kenyon Sadiq Kenyon Sadiq Listed as full-go Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 3:28 PM
Sadiq (hernia) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The first-round rookie has bounced back from his offseason hernia surgery and is now gearing up for his NFL debut this Sunday. Sadiq was back to participating in positional drills earlier in the week. At this stage, Sadiq is very much on track to be ready for the start of the season. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Full participant Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 3:19 PM
Hall (groin) was a full participant on Wednesday's practice report, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The star running back was a full-go to begin the practice week as Sunday's season opener looms. Hall suffered a groin injury late in camp but has been making good progress to the point that it's been expected that he will be ready for Week 1. Look for Hall to lead the Jets' backfield to begin the campaign. |
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Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Partakes in practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:54 PM
Davis (knee) was spotted participating in drills with the Jets' other running backs during Tuesday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Davis' involvement in Tuesday's session bodes well for his chances of being listed as at least a limited participant Wednesday, when the Jets release their first injury report of 2026. The 24-year-old sat out all three of the Jets' preseason games while tending to the knee injury, but if Davis emerges from Week 1 prep without any setbacks, he should be available to serve as the team's No. 3 back behind Breece Hall (groin) and Braelon Allen in Sunday's season opener at Tennessee. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Involved in Tuesday's practice
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 12:42 PM
Hall (groin) was seen taking part in positional drills during Tuesday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The Jets won't release their first injury report of the season until Wednesday, but Hall's activity at Tuesday's session offers hope that he might be listed as a full participant in practice. Though Hall had been sidelined for or limited in practices over the past three weeks while nursing a minor right groin strain, the expectation is that he'll be ready to handle a lead role out of the backfield in Sunday's season opener versus the Titans. |
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