New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis is going to miss “a couple weeks” with a knee injury, straight from coach Aaron Glenn himself. This isn’t the kind of news anyone wants to hear right now, especially when the regular season is just around the corner.
The Scoop on Davis’s Setback
Glenn broke the news after practice on Thursday, and while he kept the specific nature of the injury under wraps, he was clear it’s not serious. “He had a minor knee [injury],” Glenn told Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press. He was confident, adding that Davis will be “just fine going into the regular season.” A “couple weeks” might not sound like a lot, but any time a core player is sidelined this close to kickoff, it’s a concern. You want everyone getting reps, building chemistry, and staying healthy.
What Davis Brings to the Field
Davis, at 24 years old, is heading into his third NFL season, and he’s more than just a depth piece. The Jets picked him in the fifth round, and he’s carved out a role as a complementary back behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. But it’s on special teams where he really shines, expected to be a core player there. Last season, he racked up career highs with 236 rushing yards and 21 receptions in 16 games. He had to sit out the season finale with a concussion, but his overall numbers in two seasons , 410 rushing yards and a touchdown on 73 carries, plus 30 catches for 261 yards and a score , show he’s a contributor. Losing that kind of experience, even for a short bit, isn’t ideal.
The Jets kick off their regular season on September 13, heading to Tennessee. Davis has got to focus on getting that knee right so he’s ready to roll when the games really count. His return will be a huge boost for that special teams unit and the running back room.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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