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· collected 2026-09-25 · by Dennis Waszak Jr. The Associated Press
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday that tight end Mason Taylor will not play against the Detroit Lions due to a thumb injury. Additionally, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell's status for the game remains uncertain after he injured his finger during practice. The team also faces the absence of other injured players like Omar Cooper and Arian Smith, leaving them short-handed at wide receiver. To address this, Glenn is considering elevating either Sterling Shepard or Tyler Johnson from the practice squad to support the offense.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The New York Jets are facing significant injury concerns ahead of their game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who leads the team with nine receptions and 123 receiving yards in just two games, is listed as questionable after injuring his finger during practice. The team also confirmed that tight end Mason Taylor will not play due to a thumb injury. Additionally, rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr. (high ankle sprain) and speedy receiver Arian Smith (torn ACL) are already out for the season. This leaves veteran players like Tim Patrick, currently on injured reserve with a groin strain, as potential options alongside return specialist Isaiah Williams. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq could see an expanded role if Mitchell is unavailable, potentially mirroring the rookie-year impact of Sam LaPorta for the Lions last season who recorded 86 catches and 10 touchdowns.
Written for “Jets Injury Concerns” on 2026-10-05,
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New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been ruled out to play against the Lions in Detroit on Sunday because of a thumb injury.
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Taylor → rule → injury
Coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday that Taylor, who was injured against Green Bay last Sunday, would join safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps) as players who won’t suit up this weekend.
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who → announce → players
Taylor, coming off a rookie season in which he caught 46 passes, has just two receptions for minus-2 yards through two games.
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he → come → games
Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell injured a finger when he caught it in a jersey during practice Thursday, Glenn said, and was expected to be limited at practice.
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Glenn → injure → practice
Glenn added that he didn’t think Mitchell broke the finger, but the receiver’s status for the game was uncertain.
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status → add → game
Mitchell has nine catches, two behind Garrett Wilson for the team lead, for 123 yards in two games.
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Mitchell → have → games
Not having Taylor or potentially Mitchell leaves the offense short-handed after New York previously lost rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who’s on injured reserve with a sprained ankle, and speedy receiver Arian Smith, who’s out for the season with a torn ACL.
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who → have → ACL
Glenn said either Sterling Shepard or Tyler Johnson, both of whom are on the practice squad, will either be elevated or signed to the active roster to give the Jets another wide receiver.
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both → say → receiver
“We’ll see which one of them gives us the best chance and we’ll end up bringing up one of those guys,” Glenn said.
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Glenn → see → guys
Earlier in the week, the Jets signed undrafted rookie Malik McClain from the practice squad.
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Jets → sign → squad
The former Arizona State standout flashed at times during training camp and is expected to help on offense and special teams.
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standout → flash → offense
“I’m excited to see him get out there and mix it up a little bit,” Glenn said.
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Glenn → ’m → it
Edge rusher Joseph Ossai was expected to be a full participant at practice for the first time since suffering a ruptured plantar fascia in his left foot during the preseason finale against the Giants on Aug. 28.
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Ossai → expect → Aug.
Signed to a three-year, $36 million contract in March, Ossai is expected to boost the Jets’ pass rush.
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Ossai → sign → rush
Glenn was coy on whether Ossai would be ready to play Sunday.
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Ossai → play → ?
“He’ll be full in practice,” Glenn said with a smile.
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Glenn → say → smile
“We’ll see how that goes.”
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that → see → ?
Jets sticking with Sanders at kicker
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Jets → stick → kicker
As expected, Jason Sanders will be the Jets’ kicker in Detroit.
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Sanders → expect → Detroit
Glenn confirmed that Sanders will be brought up from the practice squad for the third straight week.
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Sanders → confirm → week
Sanders made his first field goal for the Jets in the opener, then missed badly on a 54-yard attempt.
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Sanders → make → attempt
He has since made three field goals — including from 51, 52 and 32 yards — and all four of his extra points.
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He → make → points
The Jets will have to make a decision next week on Sanders.
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Jets → have → Sanders
Per NFL practice squad rules, players can be elevated three times.
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players → elevate → rules
In order for that player to be active again after that, he must be signed to the active roster.
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he → sign → roster
Blake Grupe, who was claimed off waivers from Indianapolis before the season, is currently on the active roster but hasn’t played as New York has gone with Sanders.
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York → claim → Sanders
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