Joseph Ossai’s first preseason action of the year literally lasted 11 snaps, because he just went down with a left foot injury, and man, that’s rough. The Jets have him listed as questionable to return, but for a guy making his debut in preseason, that’s not what you want to see.
Ossai’s Brief Return to the Field
He was out there for just those 11 snaps on Friday night, managed to get two tackles and one pressure, and then that was it. Just like that, he was sidelined. It’s a tough break, especially since he started camp on the active/physically unable to perform list already. He only signed with the Jets back on March 12, so fans were probably eager to finally see him in action.
The Big Picture for the Jets’ Pass Rush
Ossai’s history shows you why this is a blow. He was a third-round pick for the Bengals in 2021, so the talent is there. Throughout his career, he’s racked up 116 tackles, hit quarterbacks 44 times, and bagged 14.5 sacks. Last season with the Bengals, in 2025, he played a career-high 616 defensive snaps and even added 71 special teams snaps. That kind of versatility and production means his health is a big deal for the Jets’ defense.
You just hope this injury isn’t serious for Ossai. The Jets will be watching his recovery closely to see when, or if, he’ll be back on the field.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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