Ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, the New York Jets announced their final injury report of the week.
Cornerback D.J. Reed is listed as questionable with a knee injury, while defensive lineman Michael Clemons is also questionable with a triceps injury. Reed did not practice on Friday, while Clemons was limited.
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Other players with injuries, namely Michael Carter II, Mike Williams, and Ashtyn Davis, were full participants.
#Jets Final Injury Report (Fri):
QUESTIONABLE: CB D.J. Reed (knee/DNP), DL Micheal Clemons (triceps/LP)
No injury status: CB Michael Carter II (ankle/FP), DL Javon Kinlaw (personal/LP), LT Tyron Smith (FP), WR Mike Williams (knee/FP), S Ashtyn Davis (ankle/FP) https://t.co/HJGfb4zTyX
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) September 13, 2024
The statuses of Reed and Clemons are new developments for the Jets. Ahead of the practice, head coach Robert Saleh said that he expected all of the injured players to practice in full. The only player limited was supposed to be Javon Kinlaw, who missed practice due to the birth of his child.
Saleh stated, “D.J. (Reed), Micheal Clemons, Michael Carter (II), Tyron (Smith), everyone will be full. The only limited player will be Javon Kinlaw. He just returned, so we’ll put him through some workouts and stuff, but he’s expected to play.”
After Saleh’s comments, Reed was re-evaluated prior to practice and then downgraded.
If Clemons is inactive, more of the UDFA rookie defensive linemen on the roster may suit up. Leonard Taylor III could make his Jets debut, as could Eric Watts. Braiden McGregor may see a bigger role as well.
As for Reed, Brandin Echols would likely step in as the backup. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, who was a preseason standout, could also see some work during the game.
The Jets, after a Week 1 defeat, need to beat the Titans to get on track. If they are without Reed and a primary contributor on the defensive line, that may be a bit more difficult.
