Reed (groin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
After sitting out of Sunday's game at Jacksonville with a groin issue, Reed now appears to be on track to play in Week 16 versus the Rams. He's still looking for his first interception of the season with just three games left to play.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Not playing vs. Jags
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Reed (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Reed was listed as doubtful Friday but has been downgraded to out Saturday, which shouldn't come as a surprise given his lack of activity in practice over the last few days. Qwan'tez Stiggers will likely serve as one of the Jets' starting outside corners with Reed sidelined. The former Kansas State alum will aim to return for the Week 16 matchup against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Downgrades to doubtful
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Reed (groin) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters earlier that Reed would be questionable for Sunday's game, but Friday's injury report clarified Reed to be doubtful due to a groin issue. This comes as no surprise, considering the 28-year-old didn't practice Thursday or Friday. If Reed is sidelined in Week 15 as expected, Qwan'tez Stiggers will likely serve as one of the Jets' starting outside corners.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Officially questionable for Week 15
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Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday that Reed (groin) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Ulbrich said he's "hopeful" Reed will be cleared to play Week 15, but it sounds like official word on the starting cornerback's status might not be made available until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Reed could benefit from increased impact play opportunities if he's able to play Sunday, with Jacksonville quarterback Mac Jones having thrown five interceptions in his last four starts.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Makes six tackles in loss
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Reed finished with six tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins.
The starting cornerback also played on all 66 defensive snaps. Reed has played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 10 of the 11 games he's suited up for this season. On the year, he has 50 tackles (40 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass breakups.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Back in Thursday
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Reed has returned to Thursday's game against the Texans after being evaluated for a possible concussion, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed had 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season, and he played on 98-100 percent of the defensive snaps in five of those contests.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Questionable to return Thursday
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Reed (head) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Texans.
The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed posted 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season. Brandin Echols is his backup.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Sunday
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Reed (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Reed didn't practice all week after sustaining a groin injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Bills, but Friday's injury report suggests that he still has a chance to suit up Sunday night. If the veteran corner is unable to play through his groin issue in Week 7, expect Brandin Echols and Qwan'tez Stiggers to see additional work in the Jets' secondary.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Estimated as DNP
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Reed (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Reed sustained a groin injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Bills on Monday night, so it's no surprise he was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The veteran cornerback will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Jets' Week 7 matchup against the Steelers.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Doubtful to return Monday
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Reed (groin) is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Bills.
The cornerback recorded a solo tackle and a pass defensed before exiting. Brandin Echols and Qwan'tez Stiggers are New York's backup cornerbacks.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Won't play Sunday
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Reed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Reed was on track to play in Week 2, but evidently he's not back to full strength yet. In his absence, Brandin Echols will likely start on the boundary across from either Calvin Ridley or DeAndre Hopkins.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Week 2
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Reed (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Robert Saleh told reporter earlier that Reed would practice in full Friday and play in Week 2. However, the 27-year-old was re-evaluated and missed Friday's practice due to a knee injury, which appears to be a step in the wrong direction. If the Kansas State product is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Qwan'tez Stiggers and Brandin Echols to see increased snaps in the Jets' secondary.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Still not a full go
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Reed (knee) logged a limited practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Despite playing every defensive snap in Monday's loss to the 49ers, Reed has been limited in practice this week. However, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com noted Wednesday that head coach Robert Salah expects the 27-year-old to be able to play Sunday against the Titans. Barring any setbacks, Reed should be on the field in Week 2.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Formidable CB trio with Sauce, MCII
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Reed finished the 2023 season with 76 tackles (62 solo) and one interception among his nine passes defensed in 15 games.
Sauce Gardner, Reed and nickel cornerback Michael Carter formed the league's stingiest cornerback trio. Reed is the senior member of that group at age 27, and he has been remarkably consistent, posting between 76 and 80 tackles and between nine and 12 passes defensed in each of his last three seasons. All three cornerbacks are projected to be back in 2024, with Reed entering the final year of his contract with the Jets.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Gets first interception of season
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Reed recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and an interception in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
In hindsight, it would have been better for the Jets if Reed hadn't recorded his first interception of 2023 just before halftime, as Tim Boyle threw a pick-six on the next play to close out the first half. The interception was remarkably Reed's first pass defensed of the season after the cornerback reached double digits in that category in each of the previous two campaigns. Reed has 19 tackles (17 solo) over the past two games, which is the most tackles he has posted in any two-game stretch since accruing 21 in Weeks 10 and 11 of the 2020 season.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Busy in Buffalo
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Reed had nine solo tackles, including two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 32-6 loss to Buffalo.
Reed frequently had to take matters into his own hands, as all nine of his tackles Sunday were of the solo variety. In two games against the Bills this season, Reed piled up 20 tackles (19 solo). He has just 25 tackles (20 solo) in six games against other opponents.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Practices, still in protocol
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Reed (concussion) logged a full practice session Wednesday Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Reed has yet to officially clear concussion protocol, but his full participation indicates he is trending in that direction. He is looking to return from a two-game absence following the Jets' bye week.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Remains in concussion protocol
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Reed is still in concussion protocol Monday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Reed already sat out the Jets' last two games and had extra rest thanks to a Week 7 bye, but there are seemingly still outstanding steps before he can clear the league's concussion protocol. His name will be one to watch for on the Jets' injury reports throughout the week.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Unavailable with concussion
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Reed was a nonparticipant at the Jets' practice Wednesday due to a concussion, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Reed played every defensive snap during the Jets' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, so his appearance on the injury report Wednesday comes as a surprise. Whether he suffered the concussion at practice or against Kansas City, the cornerback now appears unlikely to be available Sunday versus the Broncos. If Reed can't go in Week 5, Michael Carter could be asked to step into a starting role in the secondary.
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Jets' D.J. Reed: Busy in Week 1 win
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Reed made 11 tackles (10 solo) in Monday's 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.
Josh Allen was loath to challenge Sauce Gardner on the other side, and the Bills frequently moved top receiver Stefon Diggs to Reed's side of the field. Reed often chose to play off Diggs and come up to make tackles after short catches, but he was more aggressive in overtime, helping force an incomplete pass to Diggs on third down before the Jets won it on the next play with a punt return touchdown. With Gardner making a name for himself as a shutdown cornerback, Reed should continue to get plenty of attention from opposing quarterbacks, which could allow him to challenge last year's career high totals of 80 tackles and 12 passes defensed.
