The Jets activated Schweitzer (hand) off injured reserve Saturday. This move was expected, as Schweitzer practiced all week and didn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend. The veteran offensive lineman is thus set to suit up in Sunday's Week 14 game against Miami after sitting out the entire campaign to this point due to a hand injury. Schweitzer, who will be a free agent after this season, will likely serve in a rotational role upon his return.
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Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
9/11/1993 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 300 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 6; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Position
OL
College
San Jose State
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
New York Jets
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Washington Commanders
2020-2023
(3 seasons)
Atlanta Falcons
2016-2020
(4 seasons)
The Jets activated Schweitzer (hand) off injured reserve Saturday. This move was expected, as Schweitzer practiced all week and didn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend. The veteran offensive lineman is thus set to suit up in Sunday's Week 14 game against Miami after sitting out the entire campaign to this point due to a hand injury. Schweitzer, who will be a free agent after this season, will likely serve in a rotational role upon his return.
Schweitzer (hand) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins. Schweitzer was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and practiced in full all throughout the week, suggesting that he's now recovered from his hand injury. The San Jose State product must still be activated to the Jets' active roster in order to suit up in Week 14. If he's activated, he'll likely serve as one of the Jets' top backup offensive linemen.
The Jets designated Schweitzer (hand) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Schweitzer has missed the entire season so far as he has dealt with a lingering hand injury, but it now seems he could be on track to return soon. The Jets will have 21 days to officially activate him before they'd have to put him back on injured reserve for the rest of the year.
The Jets placed Schweitzer on injured reserve Saturday due to a hand injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Schweitzer sustained a hand injury during practice this past week. It appears serious enough that he will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, and the earliest he can return is Week 5 against the Vikings on Oct. 6. Xavier Newman could serve as the Jets' backup center for Week 1 against the 49ers, though head coach Robert Saleh didn't confirm that plan Saturday.
Schweitzer (calf) was on the field for OTAs on Monday, per the Jets' official site. Schweitzer landed on the IR twice last season due to the same calf injury, but he now appears to be fully recovered. The 2016 sixth-round pick has primarily spent his career at guard, but multiple injuries led to Schweitzer playing across the offensive line, including at center.
Saleh noted that Schweitzer does have a chance to return this season. He has to sit out for at least four games and would be eligible to return against the Falcons on Dec. 3, but he could be held out beyond that date. Billy Turner took over at right guard for Schweitzer in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Giants.
Schweitzer filled in at center when Connor McGovern (knee) left the game, but he too exited the game shortly after. Xavier Newman will take over under center for the rest of Sunday's contest.
Schweitzer filled in at center during Sunday's game when starter Connor McGovern (knee) left earlier in the game, as backup Joe Tippmann (quadriceps) is inactive for the contest. Xavier Newman took over at center but botched an exchange with Zach Wilson that led to a lost fumble. Connor Hughes of SNY.tv suggests that Billy Turner could fill in under center to start the second half, or Laken Tomlinson could shift from left guard to handle snaps.