The Jets are getting certainly one of their prime defenders again.
The staff activated defensive finish Jermaine Johnson off of the bodily unable to carry out listing Sunday, which means he can return to observe this week.
Johnson has been sidelined since tearing his proper Achilles tendon in Week 2 final season.
Johnson missed all the spring practices and the primary three weeks of coaching camp.
Johnson, 26, had a robust 2023 season with 7 ½ sacks and it felt like he was on the verge of massive issues final 12 months however he went down with the harm within the Jets' second sport of the season in Tennessee.
Johnson underwent surgical procedure and started the lengthy rehabilitation course of.
The Jets have mentioned they count on him to be prepared for the start of the common season, however it's seemingly they'll ease him again into observe.
The Jets have joint practices with the Giants this week. It could be shocking to see him taking part in these staff drills instantly.
It's extra seemingly he does particular person drills this week after which works his means into full practices both subsequent week or the week after. The Jets open the season in opposition to the Steelers on Sept. 7.
