Jets Announce Star WR Garrett Wilson's Status for Week 9 Game vs Chiefs

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson will miss Week 9's game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a concussion, coach Aaron Glenn announced on Friday. Wilson had not practiced this week and suffered the injury as a result. He was the team's top receiver in the first eight games, catching 43 passes for 527 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

Glenn emphasized the significance of Wilson's absence, stating that losing such a key player is always challenging for the team. However, he expressed confidence in the remaining players, who are eager to step up and meet the challenge. The Jets will also be without linebacker Trevin Wallace who is nursing a groin injury. Defensively, Nashon Wright (back), Joseph Ossai (ankle) and Harrison Phillips (ankle) are listed as questionable for the upcoming match.

Running back Breece Hall, tight end Mason Taylor and edge rusher David Bailey will all take part in practice for the second day in a row on Friday. To fill the void left by Wilson, the Jets will rely on Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., Tim Patrick, Isaiah Williams and Malik McClain as their primary wide receivers. Patrick was a bench player in the Jets' recent 38-33 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Mitchell had a standout performance in that game, accumulating 142 yards and a touchdown off seven receptions. The Jets, currently recorded a 2-6 record, are scheduled to take on the Chiefs (5-2) at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.