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JANUARY 23 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Heading to IR The Jets placed McDonald (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact McDonald was unable to practice all week after suffering a knee injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints. The 26-year-old's move to IR ensures he is done for the season, likely giving Braiden McGregor more reps in McDonald's place. The third-year pro accounted for 30 tackles (19 solo), including 8.0 sacks in 15 games played.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday McDonald (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact The Iowa State product likely sustained a knee injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints, and he's now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. McDonald has been a bright spot on New York's defensive line, tallying 30 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, through 15 appearances this season. Expect Braiden McGregor and Micheal Clemons to fill in for McDonald on the Jets' defensive line in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maye and the Patriots will try to finish 8-0 on the road and win the AFC East when they visit Jets

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Dealing with knee injury McDonald (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McDonald may have injured his knee during the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints, when he played 65 snaps (57 on defense, eight on special teams) and finished with four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Will McDonald may seal his Jets fate as disappointing 2025 season continues Rich Cimini of ESPN is reporting that the New York Jets may decide against extending pass rusher Will McDonald after an inconsistent 2025 se...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaguars overwhelm Jets from start to finish in 48-20 rout, reach 10 wins

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DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' brutal draft-day mistake has become impossible to ignore this season The New York Jets made the mistake of selecting defensive end Will McDonald over Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they're still...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Full participant Thursday McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday.

Impact McDonald's upgrade to full participation cleared him of injury designation, and he is set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The starting defensive end is set to log a third consecutive week with at least 70 percent defensive snap share, though he may have to pull some extra weight if fellow defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson (ankle) cannot suit up for Sunday's divisional clash.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited due to ankle issue McDonald (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact McDonald logged his usual defensive snap share against Atlanta on Sunday, but he appears to have also picked up an ankle injury. It bears monitoring his practice status the remainder of the week, but at this point there's no indication he's dealing with a major issue. McDonald has 7.0 sacks on the season, though 4.0 of those came in one game (versus Cleveland in Week 10).

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No tackles in Week 12 loss McDonald registered zero tackles during the Jets' 23-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact McDonald led all Jets defensive linemen with 44 defensive snaps Sunday, but the third-year pro didn't show up on the box score otherwise. He has been one of the more productive defensive linemen for the Jets this season, and he'll look to bounce back this Sunday against the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Baltimore McDonald (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact The third-year defensive lineman will continue to play through a nagging quadriceps injury that limited his practice participation during Week 12 prep. McDonald has accumulated 21 tackles (12 solo), including 7.0 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Baltimore McDonald (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact The third-year defensive end missed Wednesday's practice due to a nagging quad issue, but he ended the week with back-to-back limited sessions to draw the questionable tag for Week 12. If McDonald is not cleared to play, then Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor and rookie fifth-rounder Tyler Baron would be slated for more defensive snaps opposite starter Jermaine Johnson.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Baltimore's Henry can pass 4 Hall of Famers on the career rushing list when he faces the Jets

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Back on injury report McDonald (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact McDonald was on the injury report with the same issue ahead of the Jets' Week 11 loss to the Patriots. He still managed to suit up, which bodes well for his availability in Week 12 against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Aaron Glenn confirms that Tyrod Taylor will start at quarterback, Justin Fields is benched

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NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Ineffective in Week 11 McDonald tallied one total tackle (none solo) in Thursday night's 27-14 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Although McDonald tallied just one combined tackle in the Jets' Week 11 loss, he pressured Drake Maye three times. The third-year edge rusher is having another productive season, recording 21 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks (4.0 of which came in the Week 10 win over the Browns), across the Jets' first 10 games. He's expected to remain New York's top pass rusher and continue starting opposite Jermaine Johnson in the Week 12 matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will McDonald IV: The Effort was Good, But We Have to Play Better Watch edge Will McDonald IV talk to the media following their Week 11 game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Cleared to play Thursday McDonald (quadriceps) is active for Thursday's game against the Patriots.

Impact McDonald was able to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, and he's been cleared to play in Thursday night's AFC East tilt after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 first-rounder is up to 7.0 sacks through nine regular-season games, 4.0 of which came during Sunday's loss to the Browns.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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