D.J. Reed is throwing a flag on himself for overreacting.
One of many Jets’ most considerate leaders was apologetic Thursday for sending a tweet that criticized NFL officers after Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks.
The Jets have been flagged 12 occasions, together with an early defensive holding towards Reed and 4 penalties on the Seahawks’ game-winning fourth-quarter drive.
“I was just emotional,” Reed mentioned. “I definitely shouldn’t have said that, but I’m a human. It was a frustrating game that I thought we should’ve won but we ended up losing.”
With the loss nonetheless contemporary, Reed wrote to the verified NFL Officiating account that “you f—ing suck, y’all should be ashamed of yourselves.”
About 72 hours later, Reed mentioned, “The refs do the best of their ability just like I do the best of my ability. Some calls may be controversial, but that’s just part of the game. I have to give them leeway. Having time to reflect on it, I was in the wrong and I should not have said that.”
Reed mentioned he has not but obtained a fantastic from the NFL for his uncharacteristic outburst.
Historical past says he ought to anticipate one.
“The call I got I didn’t agree with, and that’s where it started,” Reed mentioned. “On that long drive, going back and watching the tape, most of the calls were justifiable.”
CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) could be very a lot in peril of lacking his first recreation of the season and second of his profession after present process an MRI examination.
Video games towards the Dolphins primarily are observe meets, that are traps for turning a minor hamstring damage into a significant subject.
“He plays a position and we’re playing an opponent that you cannot play with a poor hamstring, in my opinion,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich mentioned. “If he’s feeling good and ready to rock and roll then we’ll let him play. If not, this is not a game we want him half speed.”
One recreation, one main award for Kene Nwangwu.
Nwangwu was named AFC Particular Groups Participant of the Week after he paired a 99-yard kickoff return for a landing with a pressured fumble on kickoff protection.
The previous Second-Staff All Professional for the Vikings was on the Jets follow squad all season.
He was elevated to make his season debut final week and was rewarded for his efficiency by being signed to the lively roster.
“The practice habits were as good as I’ve ever seen, and then for that to be a guy that’s never playing on Sundays … the practice would have never told you that,” Ulbrich mentioned. “The practice would have said, ‘Man, that guy is a starter.’ ”
RT Morgan Moses (shoulder), RG Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) and RB Breece Corridor (knee) didn’t follow. Ulbrich is holding out hope that the trio can play Sunday.
LT Olu Fashanu (toe) was a restricted participant. LB C.J. Mosley (neck) was a full participant.
WR Allen Lazard and OL Wes Schweitzer returned as full follow contributors and could possibly be activated from injured reserve in time to face the Dolphins.
“Two guys that we’re also hopeful that by the end of the week will be ready to go,” Ulbrich mentioned.
