Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is dealing with an AC joint sprain after Thursday night’s victory over the Detroit Lions, putting his status for Week 3 in question. The injury is not believed to be serious, but the Bears will monitor Moore’s recovery during the coming week.
Key takeaways
- Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in Chicago’s win over Detroit and may be unavailable in Week 3.
- The Jets ruled out wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., edge rusher Joseph Ossai and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday’s matchup with Green Bay.
- New York expects edge rusher Will McDonald IV to play despite an ankle issue.
- Cornerback D’Angelo Ponds is set to make his NFL debut against the Packers.
- Jason Sanders will handle kicking duties for the Jets in Week 2 after making three of four field-goal attempts in the opener.
Bears await Moore’s Week 3 outlook
Moore was hurt during the Bears’ Thursday win over the Lions. While the AC joint injury is not viewed as a major concern, it leaves his availability for Chicago’s next game uncertain.
The veteran wideout remains one of the Bears’ primary offensive weapons, making his practice participation this week an important factor in determining whether he can suit up in Week 3.
Jets set inactive list and make practice-squad moves
The Jets will be without several players when they host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Cooper, sidelined by an ankle injury, did not practice during the week and has been ruled out. Ossai also will miss the game because of a foot injury, while Fitzpatrick is unavailable with a groin issue.
McDonald was added to the injury report Thursday after being limited by an ankle problem, but head coach Aaron Glenn said the edge rusher will play. Ponds, who has been managing a calf injury, is expected to make his first NFL appearance.
Glenn also named Sanders as New York’s starting kicker for Week 2. Sanders converted three of his four field-goal chances in Week 1.
Elsewhere on the transaction wire, wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. joined a practice squad, while wide receiver Kole Wilson was released from a practice squad.
