Jets rule out Garrett Wilson for Chiefs game with concussion

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that wide receiver Garrett Wilson is out for Sunday's game at Kansas City with a concussion, ESPN's Rich Cimini and the New York Post's Brian Costello reported from the team's availability. Underdog NFL and theScore matched the ruling for Week 9.

What's confirmed. Wilson will not play Sunday against the Chiefs. Glenn made the call after Wilson stayed in the NFL's concussion protocol and missed practice through the week. The Jets visit Arrowhead in the late window.

How we got here. Glenn put Wilson in the protocol on Wednesday and called him day to day at the time. Wilson took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Las Vegas safety Jeremy Chinn on a late catch in Sunday's 38-33 loss, according to the Associated Press. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Friday's out designation closes the short week of uncertainty and turns protocol status into a hard miss.

Who gets the work. Without Wilson, New York leans on the rest of the receiver group for Justin Fields. Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. are the names beat writers have floated as the next options up, but snap shares and target volume still have to show up on the depth chart and in game scripts. Treat those as roles to watch, not locked starters, until the inactive list and early series clarify who is WR1 for a day.

What it means for RSO. This is the escalation from the protocol story we already covered Wednesday. An early Friday out removes the Sunday guessing game in a tough road matchup. Wilson owners can lock him on the bench or reserve now and rebuild the flex without waiting for inactives. Concussion returns vary, so do not assume he is back for Week 10 until he clears the full five-step protocol and practices fully.

What to do now. Sit Wilson for Week 9. If you need a one-week wideout cover, prioritize available Jets pass catchers only after you see Friday's full injury report and Sunday's inactives. Keep Wilson rostered in dynasty and deeper contract leagues; this is a short-term availability hit, not a transaction.

What to watch next. Monday's practice report and any update from Glenn on where Wilson sits in the return-to-participation steps. Full practice early next week is the first real signal for a Week 10 return. Also check whether the Jets elevate another receiver for the Chiefs game.