Jets receiver injuries continue to pile up as door could open for big Kenyon Sadiq role
A thin Jets group keeps getting thinner. The pass-catching options available for Geno Smith are dwindling, though it could open the door for rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq to see a bigger role. Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.Receiver Adonai Mitchell’s status is uncertain for Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit.
He was a limited participant in practice Friday for the second straight day after getting his finger caught in a defender’s jersey during Thursday’s practice.He was wearing a wrap on his right hand during Friday’s practice, with his index and middle fingers taped together.
Mitchell is officially listed as questionable. And tight end Mason Taylor is out with a thumb injury. The Jets were already without receivers Omar Cooper Jr., who is on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, and Arian Smith, who is out for the year after tearing his ACL. It could mean Sadiq will be more involved in the passing game and give him an opportunity to break out in the way they envisioned when they drafted him with the No.16 overall pick.
Sadiq recorded five catches for 38 yards across the first two games, though he had a rushing touchdown in the season-opening win over the Titans.He’s only been targeted six times. “I learned a lot,” Sadiq told The Post after practice Friday.
“The game is definitely much faster.People are just a lot more technically sound.
At the end of the day, it’s just like, don’t overcomplicate things.Just go out there and do the same thing you know how to do in college.” Sadiq will see a blueprint on the other sideline Sunday in Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who delivered the type of rookie-year impact the Jets would be thrilled to get from Sadiq, recording 86 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. “I’ve definitely watched film on him,” Sadiq said.
“He does a really good job in both the run and pass game.Hi...