The hits just keep coming for the Jets.
The latest big blow is to Patrick Onwuasor. The linebacker is expected to miss four to five weeks after hurting his knee. Signed as a free agent this offseason, Onwuasor was expected to be a key part of New York’s middle linebacker rotation. Instead, he will miss at least the first few games of the season.
Onwuasor was not the only Jet to make injury news on Tuesday. TE Chris Herndon (chest) was one of four pass-catchers to leave practice with what the Jets generally described as “tightness” among the group. He joined wide receivers Jamison Crowder, Braxton Berrios and Chris Hogan. Crowder said he had tightness in his lower-leg and that it wasn’t serious. WR Breshad Perriman (knee) also remained out of practice, leaving QB Sam Darnold with no one but backups to throw to.
S Marcus Maye (calf) was also held out of practice, though Adam Gase has said he’s being cautious with the defensive back. OL Cameron Clark (dehydration) and OL Chuma Edoga (non-COVID illness) also missed practice time.
The good news is that rookie RB La’Mical Perine’s recent low-ankle sprain is not considered to be as serious as the Jets first believed. RG Greg Van Roten (oblique) got back in team drills after being limited for a few days, while CB Brian Poole (dehydration) did some individual work. RB Josh Adams (hamstring) came back as well.
CB Pierre Desir (hamstring) is close to returning. Gase also hopes to have WR Denzel Mims (hamstring) back by the end of the week.
