Jets' Cornerbacks Sauce Gardner, D.J. Reed Clear Concussion Protocol, Set to Play Against Giants

Boost for the Jets as Gardner and Reed, one of the league's top cornerback duos, return to the lineup after missing previous games due to concussions.

Jets' cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed have cleared the concussion protocol and are set to face the Giants this Sunday. Both have been practicing fully this week, signaling their return.
Gardner had missed the previous game due to a concussion, originally termed as an 'illness', and Reed missed two games following an injury during the Jets' loss to Kansas City on Oct. 1.
The return of Gardner and Reed bolsters the Jets' defense, which has had backup players Bryce Hall, Craig James, and Tae Hayes fill in for them in their absence. These replacements performed well, but having Gardner and Reed back in the lineup offers more flexibility and capability to the defense.
The Giants will be playing without their starting quarterback Daniel Jones due to a neck injury and will have Tyrod Taylor start instead. This represents an opportunity for the Jets' rejuvenated defense to capitalize on their rivals' weakened offense.
While Gardner and Reed return, rookie offensive lineman Joe Tippmann is ruled out due to a quadriceps injury and will likely be replaced by Billy Turner or Wes Schweitzer. Wide receiver Irvin Charles, a special teams standout, is doubtful owing to a shoulder injury.