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Jets’ receiver injuries continue to pile up as door could open for big Kenyon Sadiq role

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Schwartz, J. (2026, September 25). Jets’ receiver injuries continue to pile up as door could open for big Kenyon Sadiq role. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/sports/jets-scraping-bottom-of-the-barrel-for-week-3-receiver-depth/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-25 · by Jared Schwartz

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The New York Jets are facing significant injury concerns ahead of their game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who leads the team with nine receptions and 123 receiving yards in just two games, is listed as questionable after injuring his finger during practice. The team also confirmed that tight end Mason Taylor will not play due to a thumb injury. Additionally, rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr. (high ankle sprain) and speedy receiver Arian Smith (torn ACL) are already out for the season. This leaves veteran players like Tim Patrick, currently on injured reserve with a groin strain, as potential options alongside return specialist Isaiah Williams. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq could see an expanded role if Mitchell is unavailable, potentially mirroring the rookie-year impact of Sam LaPorta for the Lions last season who recorded 86 catches and 10 touchdowns.

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“The articles discuss injuries to different players and potential impacts on game strategies, not the same specific incident.”
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“Article A discusses potential developments due to injuries before the game, while Article B reports on Kenyon Sadiq's performance in an actual game where Adonai Mitchell was already injured and out.”
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Jets ORG · 8× Sadiq PERSON · 6× Brian Costello PERSON · 2× Lions ORG · 2× Mitchell PERSON · 2× Adonai Mitchell PERSON · 1× Detroit ORG · 1× Geno Smith PERSON · 1× Kenyon Sadiq PERSON · 1× Sports+ ORG · 1×

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Sadiq will see a blueprint on the other sideline Sunday in Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who delivered the type of rookie-year impact the Jets would be thrilled to get from Sadiq, recording 86 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023.
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🔮 The pass-catching options available for Geno Smith are dwindling, though it could open the door for rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq to see a bigger role.

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The pass-catching options available for Geno Smith are dwindling, though it could open the door for rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq to see a bigger role. uncertain
Sadiq → catch → role
Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted
he → take → field
He was a limited participant in practice Friday for the second straight day after getting his finger caught in a defender’s jersey during Thursday’s practice. asserted
finger → limit → practice
He was wearing a wrap on his right hand during Friday’s practice, with his index and middle fingers taped together. asserted
fingers → wear → practice
Mitchell is officially listed as questionable. asserted
Mitchell → list → ?
The Jets were already without receivers Omar Cooper Jr., who is on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, and Arian Smith, who is out for the year after tearing his ACL. asserted
who → tear → ACL
It could mean Sadiq will be more involved in the passing game and give him an opportunity to break out in the way they envisioned when they drafted him with the No. 16 overall pick. uncertain
they → mean → pick
Sadiq recorded five catches for 38 yards across the first two games, though he had a rushing touchdown in the season-opening win over the Titans. asserted
he → record → Titans
He’s only been targeted six times. asserted
He → target → ?
“I learned a lot,” Sadiq told The Post after practice Friday. asserted
Sadiq → learn → practice
At the end of the day, it’s just like, don’t overcomplicate things. asserted
it → ’ → things
Just go out there and do the same thing you know how to do in college.” asserted
you → go → college
Sadiq will see a blueprint on the other sideline Sunday in Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who delivered the type of rookie-year impact the Jets would be thrilled to get from Sadiq, recording 86 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. asserted
Jets → see → 2023
“I’ve definitely watched film on him,” Sadiq said. asserted
Sadiq → watch → him
“He does a really good job in both the run and pass game. asserted
He → do → game
His catch point, creating separation from the top, just being kind of elusive and sneaky, he’s really good at. asserted
he → create → top
He’s definitely fun to watch. asserted
He → ’ → ?
” If Mitchell doesn’t play, it would likely mean Isaiah Williams would be the No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson, though he had a nightmarish showing in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Packers with a muffed punt and multiple penalties. asserted
he → play → punt
Head coach Aaron Glenn said the Jets will elevate either Sterling Shepard or Tyler Johnson from the practice squad as a depth receiver option. asserted
Jets → say → option
Thank you Jason Sanders will again be the Jets kicker Sunday. asserted
Sanders → thank → you
It will be the last time the Jets can elevate him from the practice squad. asserted
Jets → elevate → squad
They’ll have to sign him to the active roster if they want him to be the kicker going forward. asserted
him → have → roster
Edge rusher Joseph Ossai has yet to make his Jets debut this year due to a foot injury. asserted
Ossai → have → injury
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