Joseph Ossai - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Improved Jets show some positives during 1-2 start, but now they need to close out games and win

The New York Jets have shown improvement under head coach Aaron Glenn, but they still have plenty of flaws

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to play against Detroit Ossai (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Ossai was trending in the right direction for Week 3 after logging a full practice Friday, and the veteran pass rusher has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. It will be Ossai's 2026 regular-season debut, and he's expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind starters Will McDonald and Kingsley Enagbare.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Ossai (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ossai was limited in the Jets' Wednesday and Thursday practices before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The defensive end could suit up for his 2026 debut in Sunday's game against the Lions as a rotational edge rusher.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jets tight end Mason Taylor ruled out vs. Lions, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell questionable to play

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions in Detroit due to a thumb injury

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Limited in practice Wednesday Ossai (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ossai was unable to play in the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday due to a persistent foot injury. The defensive end was unable to suit up for a practice in Week 2, making the start of Week 3 already an improvement for the 26-year-old. Ossai will need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid any injury designation heading into next Sunday's game against the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Injury-riddled Jets get 1 stroke of good luck with Joseph Ossai news Despite the other injuries the New York Jets are facing, they got one stroke of good luck with the news that edge Joseph Ossai returned to p...

SEPTEMBER 23 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets WR Arian Smith has season-ending ACL injury and DL David Onyemata out after core muscle surgery

New York Jets wide receiver Arian Smith is out for the season after needing surgery to repair a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Jets List 6 Inactives for Home Opener Against Packers Minkah Fitzpatrick, Blake Grupe, Kene Nwangwu, Joseph Ossai, D’Angelo Ponds and Trevin Wallace Inactive as Green & White Open MetLife Stadiu...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Ossai (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ossai sat out the Jets' 23-10 win over the Titans last Sunday as he continued to rehab the foot injury he suffered during the preseason. The defensive end has yet to fully recover from the issue and will now miss consecutive games. Rookie first-round pick David Bailey should continue to be relied upon heavily as an edge rusher in Ossai's absence.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Still not practicing Thursday Ossai (foot) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact Ossai sat out Sunday's win at Tennessee due to a foot injury he suffered during the preseason, and he still hasn't been able to return to practice. Unless he can practice in some capacity Friday, he'll likely be sidelined again in Week 2 versus the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr_ did not practice because of injuries and coach Aaron Glenn says both are “week to week.”

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jets List Five Inactives for Season Opener at Tennessee Kene Nwangwu, Joseph Ossai, D'Angelo Ponds, Blake Grupe and Trevin Wallace Inactive as Green & White Kick Off the 2026 Season

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Tim Patrick headed to injured reserve which could be good news for Joseph Ossai The New York Jets placed veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick on injured reserve, which could actually be good news for injured edge Joseph Oss...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Ossai (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ossai has been considered week-to-week since sustaining a foot injury in the Jets' Aug. 28 preseason finale against the Giants. Ossai was unable to practice in the week leading up to the contest, and it is unclear if the defensive end will even be set to play in Week 2 against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' kicker carousel takes a surprise turn as Aaron Glenn tabs Jason Sanders for Week 1 vs. Titans

The New York Jets have decided on Jason Sanders as their kicker for Sunday’s season opener against Tennessee

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Joseph Ossai Will Likely Miss Week 1 (And Here's One Jet Who'll Benefit From His Absence) One third-year Jets defensive end has a chance to improve his outlook going forward with Joseph Ossai set to miss the Week 1 opener.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Running back Breece Hall is trending toward playing in the Jets' opener against the Titans

Breece Hall appears set to return to the New York Jets' backfield for opening day

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Aaron Glenn reveals painful injury update on Jets' edge Joseph Ossai New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that edge rusher Joseph Ossai is currently dealing with a foot injury, and his recovery timeli...

SEPTEMBER 1 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Considered week-to-week Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Ossai is week-to-week due to a plantar fascia injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ossai injured his foot during the Jets' preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday. The severity of the injury puts him in jeopardy of missing the Jets' regular-season opener against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 13, and Ossai could be a candidate for injured reserve. Braiden McGregor and David Bailey will be the Jets' rotational defensive ends behind starters Will McDonald and Kingsley Enagbare for as long as Ossai is sidelined.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Cade Klubnik wins Jets' backup quarterback job. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai out with foot injury

Rookie Cade Klubnik is set as the New York Jets' backup quarterback behind Geno Smith

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Jets' Chip Trayanum hospitalized with neck injury after early TD in 23-6 preseason loss to Giants

Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after earlier scoring a touchdown in the New York Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Questionable with foot issue Ossai (foot) is questionable to return to Friday's preseason finale against the Giants, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ossai exited the first half of Friday's contest with an apparent foot injury. The defensive end was removed from the Jets' active/PUP on Aug. 11 with an unknown injury. Another issue for the veteran is not good news, and if he cannot return Paschal Ekeji will likely see more snaps to round out Friday's game.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Glenn's coaching mindset has a Jets veteran ready for violence Veteran pass rusher Joseph Ossai is the latest New York Jets player to demonstrate how much the team clearly genuinely loves and respects Aa...

AUGUST 20 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets running back Breece Hall strains groin at practice. Tests planned, but Aaron Glenn optimistic

New York Jets running back Breece Hall has strained his groin during practice

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

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