Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner was forced to watch from the sidelines during Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. Gardner expressed concerns that the defense may have become too comfortable this season due to the star power on offense, with players like Aaron Rodgers, Garrett Wilson, and Davante Adams. The defense has struggled in recent games, often giving up leads in the fourth quarter, leading to multiple losses. Gardner emphasized the need for the defense to step up and play at the level it has in previous years, stating that the team’s potential success hinges on their performance. Despite being fully healthy, Gardner will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming game against Jacksonville.
In other team news, special teams ace Irv Charles has been placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in the loss against Miami. The Jets have signed cornerback Jaylin Simpson off the Colts practice squad to bolster their defensive lineup. Running back Breece Hall is still dealing with a knee injury that hasn’t shown much improvement, according to interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. The team is closely monitoring his progress and the status of other injured players ahead of their next game. The Jets did not hold a regular practice session on Wednesday, opting for a walk-through instead. The current injury report lists several players, including Hall, Kene Nwangwu, Haason Reddick, and Alijah Vera-Tucker, as unable to practice, while others like Brandin Echols, Morgan Moses, Xavier Newman, and D.J. Reed were limited.
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