Wide receiver Jeremy Kerley expects to be back on the field Sunday for the Jets after missing the past three games.
Kerley, who dislocated his left elbow on Nov. 3 against the Saints, said he did nearly everything in practice Wednesday and believes he’ll be cleared to play this week.
“I feel good,” he said. “You just put a week together of practice and see how it is.”
The Jets have missed Kerley this season. They are 0-4 when he does not play. He is the team’s leading receiver with 28 catches, despite playing only eight of their 12 games. Kerley has also been a crucial third-down target for quarterback Geno Smith that has been missing lately.
“I feel like it’s just another piece of the puzzle,” Kerley said of his return. “When the puzzle is all put together, we can roll. I don’t think we’re struggling too much right now. I just think guys have to come together and lean on each other a little bit more. Myself, Geno, all our receivers — just do our part and everything else will fall in place. I’m excited about coming back.”
There was a funny moment at the end of coach Rex Ryan’s press conference Wednesday. A speaker began to malfunction, making a loud popping noise. Ryan ducked behind the lectern.
“I’ll just duck in here,” Ryan joked. “I know, three-game losing streak. I understand.”
Ryan said a torn pectoral muscle led to the team putting KR Josh Cribbs on season-ending IR. … Winslow had a scheduled day off from practice. Kerley was limited along with CB Antonio Cromartie (hip), WR Santonio Holmes (hamstring/foot) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist). … Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) and WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) did not practice. RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) practiced on a limited basis.