The New York Jets will be without starting running back Breece Hall (quad) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) for their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. This marks Hall's second consecutive game missed, while Mitchell will be sidelined for a third straight game due to an injury sustained during practice on September 24. Head coach Aaron Glenn stated that Mitchell has not had any surgical procedures but did not provide further details on his diagnosis. Glenn noted that Mitchell is progressing faster than expected but emphasized the variability in recovery for finger injuries.
The Jets' offense, currently ranked 25th, will also be without first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and Arian Smith (ACL), leaving quarterback Geno Smith with a limited receiving corps. In their last game against Chicago, the offense managed only 100 yards. However, tight end Mason Taylor will return after missing two games due to a thumb injury, and veteran receiver Tim Patrick will make his debut with the team after recovering from a groin issue. Patrick expressed eagerness to contribute to the team, stating, "I’m ready to earn my stripes as a Jet and go out there and play my brand of football."
The Jets' pass rush may see the return of Kingsley Enagbare (knee), who is listed as questionable after fully participating in practice. However, Will McDonald IV (calf) has been added to the injury report and is also listed as questionable. Left guard Dylan Parham (knee) and linebacker Kiko Maiguoa (quad) will remain out, while cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (concussion) is no longer on the injury report after practicing fully on Friday.