The second injury report of Titans week is out:
Although the Jets have depth at defensive end, most of these players are better pass rushers than run defenders so perhaps not ideal replacements for Clemons if he was to miss time. Takk McKinley would presumably get more reps at that spot, although the Jets could also perhaps use Solomon Thomas or Jalyn Holmes there on running downs.
Saleh said that Reed and Carter should be fine for Sunday but this quote, although it highlights the positional flexibility the Jets have on the bench, might be a sign they are making contingency plans:
Jeff Ulbrich mentioned Isaiah Oliver, Brandin Echols, Qwan’Tez Stiggers and Ashtyn Davis as guys that can fill in at the nickel if Michael Carter’s ankle injury becomes an issue at all this season.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 12, 2024