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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Questionable after full practice
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:17 PM
Taylor (ankle) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor seems more likely to play than not based on his positive trend in practice participation, as he didn't practice Wednesday before being limited Thursday and upgrading to all activity Friday. The rookie second-round pick already sits atop the depth chart at tight end, but if Taylor's limited or unavailable Sunday, the Jets would lean more heavily on some combination of Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt and Jelani Woods. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Sidelined by hamstring Week 2
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:13 PM
Nwangwu (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nwangwu exited the Jets' season opener due to a hamstring injury and wasn't able to practice in any capacity leading up to the team's Week 2 home game against the Bills. With Nwangwu sidelined and Xavier Gipson having been waived earlier in the week, Arian Smith and the recently signed Isaiah Williams are the top candidates to return kickoffs Sunday. |
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Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Won't play vs. Bills
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:10 PM
Reynolds (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reynolds didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to his hamstring injury. His absence will open up playing time at wide receiver for Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith and Allen Lazard behind Garrett Wilson. |
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Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds DNP due to hamstring Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:18 PM
Reynolds (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: This is a new injury for Reynolds, who played 97 percent of snaps on offense in Week 1 against the Steelers and wasn't on Wednesday's injury report. If Reynolds is unable to play Sunday against the Steelers, that could pave the way for Allen Lazard to make his season debut. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Limited in practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:16 PM
Taylor (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor sprained his ankle in training camp and is dealing with an injury to the same ankle in the aftermath of a loss to the Steelers in his regular-season NFL debut. The rookie second-round pick was unable to practice Wednesday, so Thursday's limited showing is a step in the right direction. If Taylor sees a reduced workload after playing on 87 percent of offensive snaps Week 1, or sits out entirely, Sunday against the Bills, more opportunities could be available for Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt or Jelani Woods. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Spotted at practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 11:47 AM
Taylor (ankle) was present for Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After being deemed a non-participant Wednesday, Taylor's presence at the start of Thursday's session bodes well for the rookie tight end's chances of being available Sunday against the Bills. The Jets' upcoming injury report will reveal Taylor's participation level Thursday. |
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Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:25 PM
Nwangwu (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nwangwu played just three snaps on special teams and logged 33 kick return yards before departing in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a hamstring injury. The 2021 fourth-rounder will have two more opportunities to participate in practice and avoid an injury designation heading into the Jets' Week 2 AFC East clash against the Bills this Sunday. The recently signed Isaiah Williams would be the top candidate to join Arian Smith on kick returns if Nwangwu is unable to play. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Sits out practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:39 PM
Taylor (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor secured his only pass for 20 yards during the Jets' 34-32 loss to the Steelers in Week 1, but he sustained an ankle injury during the contest. While Cimini reports that Taylor moved well while working in the rehab area Wednesday, the rookie second-round pick will almost certainly need to return to practice as at least a limited participant Thursday and/or Friday in order to have a shot at suiting up for Sunday's game against the Bills. |
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Isaiah Williams Isaiah Williams Picked up by Gang Green
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 11:45 AM
The Jets signed Williams off the Bengals' practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout spent time with the Bengals and Lions in 2024, catching two of his three targets for six yards and recording 169 kick-return yards over eight total appearances. With New York waiving Xavier Gipson on Wednesday and Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) potentially sidelined, Williams now will be an option to return kicks in the Jets' Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins. |
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Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Expected to be waived
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 11:10 AM
The Jets are expected to waive Gipson on Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The undrafted wideout from Stephen F. Austin has served as one of the Jets' top return men since entering the league in 2023. However, his costly fumble while filling in for Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) on a kickoff return in New York's opening week loss to the Steelers likely prompted the team to move in another direction. With Gipson set to be waived, Isaiah Davis is expected to take over as the Jets' top punt returner. |
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Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Signed to Jets' active roster
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 3:33 PM
The Jets signed Johnson to the active roster Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The Jets had room on the 53-man roster after placing Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) on injured reserve Saturday, and they've opted to bring up Johnson from the practice squad to fill that spot. Johnson was elevated for the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, when he played 32 snaps on offense and caught both of his targets for 31 yards, finishing third in receiving yards behind Garrett Wilson (95) and Breece Hall (38). Given his usage in Sunday's regular-season opener, Johnson could be a consistent part of the Jets' offensive scheme moving forward. |
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Arian Smith Arian Smith Not targeted in NFL debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:28 PM
Smith wasn't targeted and had a 31-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Smith got the final kickoff return opportunity of the game for the Jets after Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) got hurt and Xavier Gipson lost a costly fumble on a kickoff return. Smith's speed could help the rookie fourth-round pick out of Georgia factor in as a deep threat on offense down the line, but his contributions will likely be limited primarily to special teams early on. |
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Jeremy Ruckert Jeremy Ruckert Two catches to Taylor's one
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:27 PM
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Ruckert had one more target than Mason Taylor, though the rookie second-round pick turned his only look into a 20-yard catch. Ruckert looks like he'll have some involvement on offense, but the 2022 third-round draft pick hasn't scored a touchdown through 42 NFL games. |
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Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Costly fumble in Week 1 loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:26 PM
Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers, but he had five kickoff returns for 142 yards, two punt returns for 19 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Gipson took over kick return duties in addition to his customary role returning punts on special teams after usual kickoff return man Kene Nwangwu exited due to a hamstring injury. Nwangwu's injury proved extremely costly, as Gipson's fumble was sandwiched between two Steelers touchdowns in a three-play span, which turned a 26-17 Jets lead into a 31-26 deficit. Gipson has put the ball on the ground 10 times in 35 NFL games, and any further ball security issues could cost him his job. |
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Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Makes two catches in loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:26 PM
Johnson caught both of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Johnson finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Garrett Wilson (95) and Breece Hall (38). The Jets don't have many playmakers on offense besides Wilson, Hall and quarterback Justin Fields. Johnson could remain in the mix as a secondary option in the Jets' passing game against the Bills in Week 2. |
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Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Two catches in Jets debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:25 PM
Reynolds caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Reynolds was one of three Jets wide receivers to register a catch, along with Garrett Wilson (seven catches for 95 yards) and Tyler Johnson (two catches for 31 yards). Reynolds is the nominal No. 2 wide receiver in New York, but the Jets are unlikely to get much production from the position besides Wilson. |
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Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Two touches in Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:24 PM
Davis rushed twice for 18 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Davis worked as a distant third running back behind Breece Hall (19 carries for 107 yards) and Braelon Allen (six carries for nine yards and a touchdown). Barring an injury, Davis is unlikely to earn significant workloads, though he could slowly start to get more touches at Allen's expense if the fellow second-year running back continues to struggle. |
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Mason Taylor Mason Taylor One catch in debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:03 PM
Taylor caught his only target for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Taylor wasn't significantly involved as a pass catcher in his NFL debut, as Garrett Wilson was the only player to exceed 38 receiving yards for the Jets. Among the team's tight ends, Jeremy Ruckert had two catches for 16 yards. Taylor has substantial long-term upside, but the rookie second-round pick could face a learning curve out of the gate. |
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Braelon Allen Braelon Allen Struggles outside of TD run
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:23 PM
Allen rushed six times for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. He wasn't targeted in the passing game.
Analysis: Allen was stopped short on a two-point conversion attempt in the first quarter but bounced back with an eight-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. His five other carries produced just one yard, while Breece Hall turned 21 touches into 145 yards. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound Allen could work as the more powerful complement to the shifty Hall in a run-heavy Jets offense, but Allen won't get many opportunities if he continues to get stuffed on the majority of his carries. Allen will look to improve his efficiency in Week 2 against the Bills. |
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Breece Hall Breece Hall Racks up 145 scrimmage yards
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:22 PM
Hall rushed 19 times for 107 yards and caught two of four targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Hall ripped off an 18-yard run on the game's first play, setting the tone for a strong performance on the ground. He was also the team's second-leading receiver behind Garrett Wilson. Braelon Allen had an eight-yard touchdown run but mustered only one yard on five other carries, so Hall's the clear lead back for the Jets heading into a Week 2 home game against the Bills. |
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