Garrett Wilson tweaks ankle at follow, Jets optimistic damage isn’t severe

Garrett Wilson limping off the follow discipline is definitely not a sight Jets followers wished to see.

It seems they’ve dodged an early bullet, nonetheless.

The standout second-year receiver left follow Thursday afternoon with an ankle damage and was subsequently absent for almost all of workforce intervals.

However coach Robert Saleh was optimistic the damage isn’t severe.

“We have been simply trying out his ankle,” Saleh mentioned after follow. “All indications are that he’ll be OK. We’re simply going by process.”

Wilson, the reigning offensive NFL Rookie of the 12 months after the Jets drafted him tenth general final yr, tweaked his ankle on the second play of 11-on-11s whereas going up for a roughly 25-yard go in opposition to cornerback D.J. Reed on the left sideline.

Reed broke up the go and it fell incomplete, and Wilson received again to his toes gingerly and walked towards trainers.

He had gotten off to a quick begin at coaching camp, notably making a highlight-reel, toe-tapping catch within the again finish zone for a landing on a go from Aaron Rodgers on Monday.

Wilson hauled in 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and scored 4 touchdowns final season, and his burgeoning partnership with Rodgers holds a lot of the Jets’ hopes on offense this season.

Working again Michael Carter and security Trey Dean received into it and jawed at one another a bit after Dean saved holding onto Carter after the play was over.

They have been rapidly separated, as quite a few offensive linemen rushed to the realm and shouted their displeasure with the play.

The receiver group is rising thinner by the day, as Corey Davis sat out of form after waking up with an sickness, Saleh mentioned.

Allen Lazard did present the place with a bit of fine information, although, returning to follow, albeit restricted, after sitting out on Wednesday with a leg damage.

He largely simply participated within the receiver drills.

Zach Wilson accomplished a few good passes throughout 11-on-11s as he continues to work with the second unit, notably a landing to Irvin Charles and an extended completion to Kenny Yeboah.