The Jets protection might need a unique man within the center Thursday evening in opposition to the Patriots.
Linebacker C.J. Mosley was formally listed as questionable on Wednesday.
He has not participated within the restricted practices the Jets have had this week as a consequence of a toe damage he suffered in Tennessee.
Jets coach Robert Saleh indicated Tuesday that Mosley might undergo a pregame exercise to see if he can play.
If Mosley is unavailable, Jamien Sherwood will begin in his place and be the defensive participant with the speaker in his helmet to take the calls from the coaches.
Sherwood crammed in Sunday in opposition to the Titans after Mosley went down within the first half.
“Tremendous snug with Jamien,” Saleh mentioned. “He’s executed an exceptional job creating as an expert soccer participant. Full confidence in him to name the protection, make the checks that must be made. He’s bought elite psychological velocity and elite communication expertise, so not apprehensive about him enjoying ball in any respect.”
The Jets different damage information was constructive.
Cornerbacks D.J. Reed (knee) and Michael Carter II (ankle) practiced Wednesday and didn’t have an damage designation.
Reed missed the Titans recreation and Carter exited the sport.
The Giants drew a whole lot of consideration this week for his or her kicking state of affairs.
They needed to flip to punter Jamie Gillan to kick after Graham Gano was injured on the opening kickoff. Gillan missed an additional level try and the Giants then went for 2 factors the remainder of the sport.
Jets punter Thomas Morstead does put together for that state of affairs.
He has by no means needed to kick an additional level or subject aim in his profession however has kicked off 546 occasions in his profession, primarily with the Saints. He kicked off six occasions final season for the Jets when Greg Zuerlein was damage.
“I do work on it right here and there simply to be prepared,” Morstead mentioned. “But it surely’s to not be a technician however to be able to do it and simply make certain I’m conditioned to truly do it in a recreation.”
Morstead was a kicker and a punter in faculty at SMU and 37 of his 53 subject aim makes an attempt in faculty.
“I keep prepared,” Morstead mentioned. “I’d like to attain some extent earlier than my profession is over.”
The Patriots declared 4 gamers out for Thursday’s recreation: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (shoulder), OT Vederian Lowe (knee), G Sidy Sow (ankle) and LB Oshane Ximines (knee).
