Jets’ Aaron Glenn bristles with media over report on Garrett Wilson harm

The same old train for many NFL coaches is to open midweek information conferences with harm updates — as a lot because the coach chooses to disclose (usually not a lot).

On Tuesday, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn curiously determined not to do this, as a result of he was peeved at an ESPN report the day gone by that receiver Garrett Wilson will miss three to 4 weeks along with his knee harm, however wouldn’t want surgical procedure.

So, that is how Glenn’s assembly with reporters started:

“I’m going to move on speaking about accidents, since Wealthy [Cimini, ESPN’s Jets reporter] — oh, he’s not right here — has all of the solutions. So, you guys can get all of the accidents from Wealthy.’’

Initially, it appeared Glenn would then talk about his injured gamers after making his level clear that he was bent off form in regards to the report popping out.

However he continued to refuse to reply questions on injured gamers in what turned a quite weird and petulant recreation.

On the finish of the information convention, a reporter requested Glenn if Wilson is likely to be a “candidate’’ to be placed on the injured reserve checklist.

“Ask Wealthy,’’ Glenn stated. 

“I’m asking you,’’ the reporter responded.

“Effectively, I’m telling you to ask Wealthy,’’ Glenn stated.

“He’s not right here, although,’’ one other reporter stated.

“Effectively, you higher name him,’’ Glenn stated.

“AG, no disrespect to you or Wealthy, however we wish to hear it from you, you realize?’’ one other reporter stated.

“You guys have been listening to [injury reports] from me, however now since we’re simply reporting stuff that I haven’t stated, then perhaps it’s best to ask him,’’ Glenn stated.

With that, Glenn left the room.

Wilson, requested if the report about him being out for as a lot as a month was correct, stated, “Ask coach, bro.’’

On the Jets harm report, Wilson didn’t observe throughout Tuesday’s walk-through nor did rookie CB Azareye’h Thomas (concussion) or DT Harrison Phillips (foot).

Adonai Mitchell, one of many items the Jets acquired from the Colts of their trade-deadline deal that despatched cornerback Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis, didn’t play in Sunday’s recreation towards the Browns.

Glenn stated the explanation he held him out of the Cleveland recreation was he felt like Mitchell wanted extra time to get acclimated with the Jets offensive system earlier than taking part in. 

However, with Wilson a digital lock to be out, it appears to be like as if Mitchell might make his Jets debut Thursday night time towards the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Mitchell wouldn’t affirm that to The Publish, saying, “AG’s gonna be the one to [make] a name. AG’s gonna inform you.’’

Mitchell, a second-round decide by the Colts in 2024 who has simply 9 catches for 152 yards this season, stated he’s prepared.

“My job is to play after I’m known as upon and be prepared when my quantity’s known as,’’ he stated. “After all, as a participant you wish to play, however I understood why I didn’t. I really feel like I can convey vitality. That’s my largest factor — vitality. After I describe myself, I see myself as a winner.’’

With out Wilson, the Jets receiving corps consists of Josh Reynolds, rookie Arian Smith, Tyler Johnson, Allen Lazard and Isaiah Williams. Glenn on Tuesday touted rookie TE Mason Taylor as a participant that he expects to step up and fill the Wilson void.