Crowder, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, won't be available for Sunday's season opener against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
With fellow wide receiver Keelan Cole (knee) viewed as a game-time decision for the contest, Corey Davis and rookie Elijah Moore could end up being busy Week 1. Crowder now will set his sights on being cleared to play in time for the Jets' Week 2 tilt against the Patriots.