Garrett Wilson, the Jets’ star wide receiver, is officially in concussion protocol, and this news just dropped like a lead balloon for a team about to face a tough road test in Kansas City this weekend. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the protocol status in a Wednesday press conference, leaving serious doubt about Wilson’s availability.
When Did This Even Happen?
Here’s the frustrating part: nobody seems to know exactly when Wilson even entered the protocol or when he started feeling symptoms. He played the entirety of last Sunday’s 38-33 loss to the Raiders, staying on the field until the final whistle. Coach Glenn has simply called Wilson “day-to-day,” meaning his progress through the protocol will be closely tracked over the next few days. Talk about a gut punch when you’re trying to prep for one of the league’s top teams. You just hate to see a player go through this, especially when it’s unclear what play caused it.
Who Steps Up for the Green and White?
This is a huge blow to the Jets’ offense, no question. Wilson was a workhorse in that Raiders loss, snagging six catches for 83 yards. For the season, he’s been their go-to guy, racking up 43 catches for 527 yards and three touchdowns. That kind of production isn’t easy to replace. With Wilson’s status up in the air, the pressure is on the other wideouts to step up big time. Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper, Isaiah Williams, Tim Patrick, and Malik McClain are the other receivers on the 53-man roster, and they’ll all be looking at increased targets if Wilson can’t go.
The Jets are heading into Kansas City this weekend, and without Wilson, their offensive game plan just got a whole lot tougher. Keep an eye on those “day-to-day” updates, because the Jets are going to need every playmaker they can get to make some noise against a tough opponent.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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