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New York Jets broad receiver Garrett Wilson underwent an MRI on Monday and prevented a critical knee harm, a supply informed ESPN, however the challenge in all probability nonetheless means some down time.
A supply informed ESPN's Adam Schefter that Wilson hyperextended his knee and is predicted to overlook a few weeks.
Wilson was harm late in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London. The harm apparently occurred on the Jets' next-to-last play, an incomplete cross to Wilson through which he landed awkwardly. He wasn't on the sphere for the ultimate play.
There's some thought that Wilson may return after the bye week. The Jets (0-6) have two video games earlier than their bye — Sunday towards the Carolina Panthers and Oct. 26 on the Cincinnati Bengals. New York returns from its bye to host the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 9.
There was a way of aid that the harm is not season-ending, however it's nonetheless a blow to the Jets, who failed to attain a landing and recorded minus-10 internet passing yards — a franchise low — within the loss to the Broncos. Justin Fields handed for 45 yards and was sacked 9 occasions for a lack of 55 yards.
Wilson is the staff's high perimeter weapon. He leads the Jets with 36 receptions for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns. The following-closest broad receiver is Josh Reynolds, who has eight catches for 72 yards.
Earlier than coaching camp, Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension. A primary-round decide in 2022, Wilson has by no means missed an NFL sport.
Earlier Monday, coach Aaron Glenn mentioned he was awaiting the MRI outcomes. He did not need to speculate on the character or severity of the harm, saying solely, “It is all the time a priority while you lose certainly one of your higher gamers, I'll say that.”
