New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell underwent a small surgical procedure on his hand about a week after injuring a finger in practice before Week 3, coach Aaron Glenn revealed Wednesday. Mitchell is still considered week-to-week and is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game when the Jets (2-3) face the New England Patriots (3-2) on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
Glenn had previously been evasive about the injury, saying last week that he didn't know whether the finger was fractured or sprained. He said Mitchell waited about 7 to 10 days before opting for surgery because he wanted to see how the injury progressed. Glenn said Mitchell is moving his fingers well. Mitchell remains on the 53-man roster rather than injured reserve, which would have opened a spot for another player. He had nine receptions for 122 yards in the first two games.
With Mitchell out, Tim Patrick, who returned last week from a four-week stint on IR, likely will start alongside Garrett Wilson. Rookie Omar Cooper Jr., who has missed four games with a high ankle sprain, could also be a factor after being designated to return from IR. The Jets are hopeful the first-round pick can contribute immediately, though Glenn noted that rookies need the reps.
The Jets also appear likely to be without running back Breece Hall, who has been sidelined by a quadriceps injury for a third straight game and did not practice Wednesday. He is listed as week-to-week. New York will continue to rely on Braelon Allen, who rushed for a career-high 116 yards and one touchdown in last Sunday's 17-12 win over the Cleveland Browns.
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