Jets coach Robert Saleh expects Crowder (groin) to play Week 1 against Carolina, noting that the slot receiver remains day-to-day, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
That notion figures to be solidified one or way or the other no later than next week, once the Jets start issuing their official practice participation/injury reports. As the coming season approaches, Crowder should offer rookie QB Zach Wilson an experienced and reliable pass-catching option out of the gate, with Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Keelan Cole and perhaps Denzel Mims also in the mix for targets in the team's offense.