The New York Jets flight has been anything but smooth through six weeks. To make matters worse, the flight crew is set to lose a key piece for the foreseeable future.
Garrett Wilson, the Jets’ leading receiver and arguably best player, suffered a knee injury during the team’s Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos in London. He was seen exiting the field multiple times during the game, appearing to be at less than 100%.
After the game, it was revealed that Wilson would be getting an MRI to determine the severity of the issue and those results are in.
The Jets will now get to experience life without their WR1 for a bit. Here’s how long Wilson will be sidelined.
Garrett Wilson injury update
Wilson suffered a hyperextended knee and will miss a couple weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Jets have two games remaining before their bye week, which would seemingly put Wilson on track to return in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 9.
Wilson inked a four-year, $130 million extension over the offseason, keeping him with ‘Gang Green’ going forward. New York spent the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on the former Ohio State star and Wilson has been as advertised despite a less-than-ideal quarterback situation.
After reuniting with his college quarterback, Justin Fields, Wilson has seen 56 targets through six games, hauling in 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns.
The Jets’ passing game undoubtedly revolves around their WR1, meaning an already struggling offense is set to take a major hit in Wilson’s absence.
Jets WR depth chart
- Garrett Wilson (injured)
- Josh Reynolds
- Arian Smith
- Allen Lazard
- Tyler Johnson
It’s an uninspiring room at best for offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand in the immediate future. The Jets already lacked depth and top-end talent at the position before Wilson’s injury.
The task becomes even more daunting without him.