The New York Jets got the update they were hoping for on Breece Hall.
After Hall left Monday’s training camp practice with a non-contact injury following a catch, concern immediately spread through the building and among fans. But head coach Aaron Glenn delivered a much calmer picture on Tuesday, saying the running back’s groin issue is expected to keep him out only 2-3 weeks.
“Breece and Mykal [Walker], Breece with the groin, Mykal with the calf, both of those guys will be out 2-3 weeks, so those guys will be ready for the regular season.”
That timeline puts Hall on track to be available for the Jets’ season opener against the Tennessee Titans, which comes in just under four weeks. He’ll miss the rest of the preseason and probably all of the team’s remaining training camp practices, but the key point for New York is that the injury does not appear to threaten his Week 1 status.
Glenn also addressed linebacker Mykal Walker, who is dealing with a calf injury of his own and will follow the same 2-3 week recovery window. Walker is battling Francisco Mauigoa and Marcelino McCrary-Ball for a spot in the Jets’ linebacker rotation and on special teams.
For the Jets, the biggest relief is simple: Hall’s injury appears temporary, and the offense’s top back should have time to get right before the season starts in Nashville. His condition will still be worth watching once he returns, but if everything stays on track, he should have a few weeks to get back to full strength before the opener.
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