New York Jets running back Breece Hall won’t be practicing Wednesday, and coach Aaron Glenn confirmed he’s now considered “week to week” as he battles a quadriceps injury. This is a massive hit to the Jets’ offense, with Hall expected to miss Sunday’s game at Chicago. He went down early in the fourth quarter of their 31-24 loss to Detroit last Sunday, forced out of bounds after a run for no gain. Talk about a brutal blow in a tough loss.
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Hall, who has been a centerpiece, was held to just 32 yards on 13 carries against the Lions. It was a tough outing, but losing him is a game-changer for the Jets’ run game. Before that, he put up 102 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against Tennessee and managed 29 yards versus Green Bay in Week 2. He signed a three-year extension worth up to $45.75 million back in May, showing how much the team believes in him. Now, it’s on Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis to carry the load in the backfield. Allen, in his third season, has already put up 61 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries this season as Hall’s primary backup. He played in just four games last season due to a knee injury, but he’s shown he’s fully healthy and ready to roll. Davis, also a third-year back, missed a lot of training camp with a knee injury himself. He hasn’t seen any carries or catches this season, primarily playing on special teams through the first three games. But coach Glenn sounds confident, saying, “He’s going to get his shot. I’ve always said with those three guys, man, listen, I’m good with any of them and they’ll go out there and make plays for us.” We’ll see if that confidence pays off.
More Injury Woes and a Glimmer of Hope
Unfortunately, Hall isn’t the only Jet dealing with a significant injury. Glenn also announced that left guard Dylan Parham (knee), wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger), tight end Mason Taylor (thumb), and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps) will not practice and are also considered “week to week.” Parham’s injury happened in the third quarter against Detroit during a sack of Geno Smith, with Landon Meredith stepping in to replace him and potentially doing so again Sunday. Mitchell, Taylor, and Mauigoa all missed last week’s game with their respective injuries, which is a big deal when you’re trying to build early-season momentum.
However, there’s a little bit of good news. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who injured his groin early in the season opener and hasn’t practiced since, is expected to be limited in practice Wednesday and has a shot to play Sunday. Andre Cisco has filled in for him the past two weeks. Tight ends Kenyon Sadiq and Jeremy Ruckert, along with running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu, are also expected to be limited. Glenn sounded optimistic about all their chances of playing, so that’s at least a small win amidst the bad news.
With Parham out and the offensive line already struggling, the Jets made a move, signing center Nick Dawkins to the practice squad on Tuesday. Dawkins, the son of the legendary NBA star Darryl Dawkins, was an undrafted free agent out of Penn State, where he played with current Jets left tackle Olu Fashanu. The Ravens released the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Dawkins in August during final roster cuts. The athleticism clearly runs deep in that family, as his cousin is Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, and Karl-Anthony Towns is also a cousin.
It’s going to be a real test for those depth guys against Chicago on Sunday. Can they prove Glenn’s confidence is earned and keep the Jets’ offense moving without Hall, Parham, and potentially others? We’ll find out what this means for their early season form.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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