Jets WR Adonai Mitchell set for limited practice as he works toward return from finger surgery

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Jr., D. W. (2026, October 21). Jets WR Adonai Mitchell set for limited practice as he works toward return from finger surgery. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/jets-wr-adonai-mitchell-set-for-limited-practice-as-he-works-toward-return-from-finger-surgery/article_eae0bafe-aa29-5a8a-888f-fc2b3f234fbe.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-21 · by Dennis Waszak Jr.

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Adonai Mitchell, a wide receiver for the New York Jets, is set to participate in limited practice on Wednesday as he recovers from finger surgery sustained on September 24. Coach Aaron Glenn stated that Mitchell has been out of four games and it remains unclear whether he will be available to play against Miami this Sunday due to pain tolerance factors. Additionally, the article mentions updates on other players such as Dylan Parham and Breece Hall who are returning or recovering from injuries.
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🔮 New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to return to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as he works his way back from finger surgery.
🔮 The Jets’ receiving corps could be getting some help after rookie Omar Cooper Jr.‘s 21-day practice window was opened.
🔮 Coach Aaron Glenn said he likes “exactly where they’re trending” in their recovery from injuries, but the Jets will be without three offensive starters as they try to snap a three-game skid.
🔮 Instead of making a game-changing play — maybe even an interception, of all things — against the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sept. 13, the veteran safety was on the ground in pain with a groin injury that has sidelined him since.
🔮 Never will be happy with a loss.” What’s working The passing game.
🔮 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.
🔮 Smith, a fourth-round pick in last year’s draft, was placed on the injured reserve list Tuesday and coach Aaron Glenn announced Wednesday that the speedy receiver will not return this season.
🔮 The New York Jets signed former Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, a second-round draft pick in 2023, to their practice squad Tuesday, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press.
🔮 “But I will say this: This loss is not going to define who we are and what we’re about.
🔮 But it was the Jets (1-1) who couldn’t hold on in the end after mostly outplaying the Packers and stifling Love and the offense for much of the game.
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Dolphins FLORHAM PARK Miami N.J. New York Jets

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Glenn PERSON · 8× Mitchell PERSON · 5× Hall PERSON · 2× Miami GPE · 2× Aaron Glenn PERSON · 1× Adonai Mitchell PERSON · 1× FLORHAM PARK GPE · 1× Garrett Wilson PERSON · 1× N.J. GPE · 1× New York Jets ORG · 1×

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Coach Aaron Glenn said Mitchell, who has missed four games since injuring a finger when he caught it in a jersey at practice on Sept. 24, would participate in some portions of the team’s on-field session.
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🔮 New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to return to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as he works his way back from finger surgery.

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New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to return to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as he works his way back from finger surgery. asserted
he → expect → surgery
Coach Aaron Glenn said Mitchell, who has missed four games since injuring a finger when he caught it in a jersey at practice on Sept. 24, would participate in some portions of the team’s on-field session. asserted
he → say → session
Mitchell was limited the day after the injury, but Glenn revealed last week that the receiver needed surgery to repair his finger and has been sitting out practice. asserted
receiver → limit → practice
He wasn’t placed on injured reserve, which would have cleared a roster spot for four weeks at a minimum, because Glenn said the team didn’t initially think Mitchell would be sidelined this long. asserted
Mitchell → place → minimum
It’s uncertain if Mitchell will be cleared to play Sunday against Miami, with Glenn adding pain tolerance will be a factor in when he can return. asserted
he → ’ → Miami
Mitchell, the team’s No. 2 wide receiver opposite Garrett Wilson, has nine catches for 123 yards in two games. asserted
Mitchell → have → games
The offense could also soon get another boost from the return of left guard Dylan Parham, who has missed three games with a knee injury. uncertain
who → get → injury
Jordan Meredith has filled in for Parham. asserted
Meredith → fill → Parham
Glenn said running back Breece Hall, out three games with a quadriceps injury, wouldn’t practice Wednesday but the team would see how he feels through the week. asserted
he → say → week
That leaves open the possibility Hall could return to face the Dolphins. uncertain
Hall → leave → Dolphins
In Hall’s absence, third-year running back Braelon Allen has been solid, rushing for 253 yards and a touchdown on 55 carries in the past three games. asserted
Allen → rush → games
Glenn said Allen’s emergence won’t necessarily change the order of the Jets’ backfield depth chart. asserted
emergence → say → chart
“Breece is our starter, he’s always been our starter,” Glenn said. asserted
Glenn → say → ?
“But, as always, Braelon’s going to get his touches, too.” asserted
Braelon → go → touches
Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat and edge rusher Will McDonald will be limited, Glenn said, but will be fine. asserted
Glenn → say → ?
Running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu will sit out, but will be evaluated through the week. asserted
Nwangwu → sit → week
Glenn added that edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (thigh) will be week to week, meaning they’re likely to miss the game against Miami. asserted
they → add → Miami
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