New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn expects wide receiver Garrett Wilson to clear the final step of the NFL’s concussion protocol and play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
“Garrett still has one more step to go through before he’s cleared,” Glenn said Friday. “And I see that happening.” Asked whether he was optimistic Wilson would play, Glenn said he was confident.
Wilson was injured on the next-to-last play of the Jets’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders two weeks ago. He did not practice last week and has been limited in practice this week.
Wilson has a team-leading 43 catches for 527 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He had been frustrated with his inconsistent usage, and Glenn and offensive coordinator Frank Reich said they would focus on improving it.
The Jets are 2-7 and have lost four straight games ahead of Sunday’s matchup at MetLife Stadium. Buffalo is 7-1 and leads the NFL in points per game and total yardage.
If Wilson plays, it would be the first time he and running back Breece Hall have been in the Jets’ lineup together since Week 3. It would also be the first time all of the team’s starting skill-position players have been available since the first series against the Tennessee Titans.
Rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who was limited in practice this week with an ankle ailment, is also expected to play, Headtopics reported.
