Jets Rule Out Joseph Ossai Again
The edge rusher will miss his fourth straight game with an ankle injury when the Jets face the Chiefs on Sunday.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Jets ruled out edge rusher Joseph Ossai on Saturday after he was limited in practice this week, meaning he will miss his fourth consecutive game with an ankle injury. Ossai also sat out the first two games of the season with a foot injury.
Why it matters
Ossai, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets in March, has played only three games for the team this season. His continued absence leaves the Jets thin on the edge as they face a Chiefs offense led by a productive running back.
Ossai's absence removes a pass-rush option from a Jets defense that has struggled against the run, ranking 21st in rush defense. Ossai has yet to record a sack this season, and the timeline for his return remains unclear.
The players
Joseph Ossai
Ossai is a 26-year-old edge rusher who signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets in March.
Kenneth Walker III
Walker is a running back who joined the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason and has rushed for more than 100 yards four times this season.
The details
The Jets ruled Ossai out Saturday after he was limited in practice this week, and also ruled out CB Nahshon Wright and S VJ Payne, who were both listed as questionable on Friday. The Jets face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, where Kenneth Walker III, who joined Kansas City as a free agent this offseason, has rushed for more than 100 yards four times this season.
Timeline
March: Jets sign Ossai to a three-year, $36 million contract.
Start of season: Ossai misses the first two games with a foot injury.
Saturday: Jets rule Ossai out for Sunday's game.
Sunday: Ossai misses his fourth straight game against the Chiefs.
Season Trajectory
The Jets' 21st-place rush defense ranking shows a unit already under strain before Ossai's injury. Losing a pass rusher for a fourth straight game deepens those problems as the team faces a Chiefs backfield that has produced several 100-yard rushing games.
Fantasy managers relying on Ossai for pass-rush production should plan around his absence for Sunday's game against Kansas City. Ossai has no sacks this season, so his value is limited even when healthy.
The takeaway
Injuries to depth players like Ossai can quickly shape a team's defensive plan, and fans tracking the Jets should watch the weekly injury reports for any update on his return.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the latest New York City Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
