Highlights from Wednesday’s Jets practice.
On’ the move
Patrick Onwuasor was all over the field Wednesday. The linebacker picked off a pass from backup quarterback David Fales and caused a strip sack of Fales on a blitz. Onwuasor could be a versatile piece of Gregg Williams’ defense.
Down on the corners
The Jets are very thin at cornerback. It’s hard to figure out who is going to emerge from that group. Pierre Desir (hamstring) remains sidelined. Bless Austin, Arthur Maulet, Nate Hairston and Quincy Wilson are getting a lot of practice reps. Someone is going to have to cover the Bills’ Stefon Diggs in Week 1.
Caught my eye
Frank Gore showed tremendous burst during the goal-line period. Gore fired through a hole and found his way to the end zone. The 37-year-old looks spry.
Medical report
Backup OL Conor McDermott went down in practice with a knee injury that appeared serious. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam Wednesday afternoon. Rookie WR Denzel Mims (hamstring), rookie OL Cameron Clark (shoulder), DL Bronson Kaufusi (hamstring), CB Pierre Desir (hamstring), CB Brian Poole (dehydration), LB James Burgess (back) and rookie DL Jabari Zuniga (quad) all missed practice.