Jets LB Joseph Ossai Week-to-Week Ahead of Week 1

Ossai's foot injury clouds the Jets' Week 1 pass rush

Joseph Ossai, signed this offseason to give the Jets more juice off the edge, is week-to-week with a foot injury. His availability for New York's Week 1 game in Tennessee is now in doubt.

The survivor-pick angle

One edge rusher won't swing your bracket by himself, but it's worth noting that the addition the Jets made specifically to boost their pass rush may not suit up when it counts. If you were leaning on New York's defense to travel and disrupt a Tennessee offense in the opener, factor in that this piece could be missing. For a Week 1 survivor pick, thin margins matter — a defense playing shorthanded up front is a small strike against a road team you were hoping would look dominant.

That said, this is a minor note, not a season-changer. Keep an eye on Ossai's status as game day approaches, and weigh it against the rest of your board. If you're still building your slate or bringing in new players, now's the time to start a free survivor pool and lock in your Week 1 logic. For more weekly reads, browse our survivor analysis.