The Jets got a clearer picture of their Week 5 injury situation on Thursday, and the biggest name moving in the right direction was Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
Brownlee, still working through concussion protocol after taking a brutal hit last week against the Chicago Bears, went from Did Not Participate on Wednesday to Limited Participant on Thursday. That’s a meaningful step forward as the Jets head toward Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns, especially with there had been real thought that he might not be ready in time. If he can’t go, rookie D’Angelo Ponds would be in line to take the spotlight as the Jets’ starting nickel corner.
For the most part, though, the report looked a lot like Wednesday’s update from Glenn. Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, Dylan Parham, and Kiko Mauigoa were all DNPs again, which effectively locks them in as out for Week 5.
There was better news elsewhere on the roster. Edge Kingsley Enagbare, who sat out the Bears game, was limited for a second straight day and appears on track to return.
That would matter for a defense that missed him badly in Chicago, where the Jets gave up a season-high 232 rushing yards. Enagbare has been one of New York’s best run defenders in 2026.
Tim Patrick also continued trending up. The wide receiver, who has been on injured reserve since before the season and had his practice window opened this past week, was a full participant on both Wednesday and Thursday. The Jets still have to activate him off IR, and it’s not yet certain that happens this week.
But they could use him. With Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. both dealing with injuries, the receiver room is thin. Patrick’s return would help the passing game, and his run-blocking could give a much-needed boost to a rushing attack that has been stuck in neutral.
Tight end Mason Taylor also looks like he’s moving toward a return after missing the last two games with a thumb injury. That would add another option for the offense, though the Jets will also be hoping rookie Kenyon Sadiq gets more involved after going without a catch against the Bears.
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