FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Eleven months after rupturing his proper Achilles, New York Jets defensive finish Jermaine Johnson is poised to take the sector.
In a long-anticipated transfer, the Jets activated Johnson from the bodily unable to carry out listing Sunday, which means he handed his bodily and is cleared to follow.
Coach Aaron Glenn made it clear from the outset of coaching camp that Johnson can be prepared for the season opener in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that hasn’t modified.
“He is going by way of the protocol of getting himself prepared,” Glenn stated final week. “Everybody has their very own protocol. He understands and he is working his ass off to get again, however we wish to be sure we’ve him for the lengthy haul.”
Johnson, one in every of three first-round picks in 2022, was injured Sept. 15 in a Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was coming off a breakout season in 2023, which included 7.5 sacks and a visit to the Professional Bowl as an damage substitute.
His return might be a lift to the line of defense, which has been with out defensive deal with Quinnen Williams (strained calf) since July 31. Williams, slated to overlook one to 2 weeks, is near returning to follow.
The Jets have two joint practices with the New York Giants this week, with their annual preseason sport slated for Saturday evening.
