NFL preseason: Top moments from Friday night's action
The final Friday of preseason began with the Colts staying undefeated and ended with a tie in New York. Here are the highlights.AUGUST 28, 2021
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Defend NY: Jets bond while supporting Islanders in playoffs
The New York Islanders will have their jumbo-sized man advantage in the stands again at the Old BarnJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves OTA with apparent leg injury Cager went down in pain during Thursday's OTA with an apparent injury to his left leg, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record, the injury looked like a left hamstring issue. Cager ultimately made his way to the locker room on his own alongside a trainer, so it appears he may have avoided the worst-case scenarios. Even so, he's likely set to miss some offseason work as a result, which doesn't bode well for a receiver on the roster bubble. He should still have plenty of time to get back in action if the issue isn't deemed serious.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with Jets Cager signed with the Jets on Saturday.
Impact Cager played two games for the Jets earlier this season, catching two passes for 35 yards. With Denzel Mims (personal) ruled out this week and Jamison Crowder (calf) questionable, Cager will add necessary depth for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
CB Austin, TE Wesco activated from IR as Jets make 9 moves
Cornerback Bless Austin and tight end Trevon Wesco were activated from the injured reserve list as the winless New York Jets made nine roster moves ahead of their game at Seattle o...DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clean bill of health Cager (undisclosed) was restored from the practice squad injured list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Cager spent three weeks on the injured list but will return to team activities. The undrafted rookie out of Georgia has already been elevated to the active roster twice, so the Jets would need to sign him to the 53-man roster in order to promote him again.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Managing injury The Jets placed Cager (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Wednesday.
Impact Cager's placement on the injured list allows the Jets to restore fellow wideout Donte Moncrief (undisclosed) to the practice squad. Coach Adam Gase said he expects Cager to miss multiple weeks.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets Place WR Lawrence Cager on Practice Squad IR, Restore WR Donte Moncrief Undrafted Rookie Had 2 Rec for 37 Yards in Week 3 vs. Colts
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Back to practice roster Cager (hamstring) reverted to the Jets' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Cager suffered a serious hamstring injury during Thursday's loss to the Broncos, and coach Adam Gase expects him to miss a "couple weeks." The 23-year-old wide receiver will officially be on the practice squad during his recovery.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss a couple weeks Cager (hamstring) is expected to miss a "couple weeks", per coach Adam Gase, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports. "The MRI wasn't as bad as what it looked on the field. Obviously it'...
Impact Cager sustained the injury in Thursday's game against the Broncos, crumpling to the turf while clutching his hamstring on a non-contact injury. While it's a relief that the undrafted rookie didn't suffer an even more serious injury, Cager looks unlikely to suit up against the Cardinals in Week 5 and could miss time beyond that game as well.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 left and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat th...OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downgraded to out Cager (hamstring) will not return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Cager was initially labeled as 'doubtful' to retake the field, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to see him be officially ruled out to begin the third quarter. He was targeted twice in the first half but did not record a catch.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return Thursday Cager (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 23-year-old was injured while going up for a Sam Darnold pass attempt in the second quarter, and he returned to action momentarily before being once again pulled from the game. Cager had no receptions on two targets upon his exit, as the Jets remain with Jamison Crowder, Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith as the team's top wide receiver targets.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back on the active roster Cager has been added to the Jets' active roster for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
Impact Cager was elevated from the Jets' practice squad to the team's active roster ahead Week 3 action and then proceeded to haul in two of his four targets for 35 yards in a 36-7 loss to the Colts. After that contest, he reverted back to the practice squad, but he's been summoned once again. It remains to be seen how busy he'll be Thursday night, however, with Jamison Crowder (hamstring) trending toward a return to action and Jeff Smith (shoulder) now off IR.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gase focused on delivering Jets a win, not 'wasted energy'
Adam Gase is doing all he can to tune out all the negative talk and criticisms aimed directly at himSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent back down to practice squad Cager was reverted back to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Cager made his NFL debut and had two catches in Sunday's loss to the Colts, but he also failed to get his head around on a timing route that led to a pick-six. If New York's injury-riddled receiving corps doesn't heal up on a short week, Cager could be called right back up for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Two catches in NFL debut Cager made his NFL debut in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts, catching two balls for 35 yards on four targets.
Impact Cager pulled in receptions of 16 and 19 yards, and that production was good enough to finish third on the team in receiving yards behind slot receiver Braxton Berrios (64) and running back Kalen Ballage (44). The undrafted rookie's role should shrink if New York's beat up wide receiver corps ever heals up, and there's little fantasy appeal to a depth piece on a team that has been outscored 94-37 through three games.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NY Jets elevate WR Lawrence Cager and OL Jimmy Murray from practice squad The NY Jets have elevated Lawernce Cager and Jimmy Murray from the practice squad. The NY Jets are set to enter their Week 3 matchup with th...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Promoted to roster as No. 4 WR Cager was elevated from the practice squad to the Jets' active roster ahead of their Week 3 trip to Indianapolis, Andy Vasquez of USA Today Sports reports.
Impact Cager should see some game action against the Colts as one of four active wide receivers, along with Chris Hogan, Josh Malone and Braxton Berrios (hamstring), who is listed as questionable. If Berrios can't go, the undrafted free agent out of Georgia would see the field in three-wide sets.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Jets The Jets waived Cager (knee) on Saturday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact It's likely Cager is still carrying an injury tag since he had an MRI last week, so if he clears waivers he could land on the Jets' injured reserve. Regardless, the Jets' willingness to let Cager go signals that their receiver corps may not be as injured as it appears.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue
New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole participated in team drills for the first time since experiencing severe dehydration issues on the first day of training campSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not practicing Saturday Cager (knee) did not practice Saturday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's unclear what the result of Cager's recent MRI yielded, but we at least know for certain the undrafted free-agent rookie is not practicing Saturday. It's a critical distinction given a number of other Jets wideouts are also missing time due to various injuries.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee issue Cager is set for an MRI on his swollen knee Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact This is tough news for the Georgia product, considering he is in the mix for a roster spot heading into the 2020 season. It's unclear how Cager picked up the injury, however, he won't return to the field until he gets the full go-ahead from the training staff after his MRI.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bell not happy about being pulled in Jets' scrimmage
Le’Veon Bell was pulled out of the New York Jets’ scrimmage practice as a precaution because coach Adam Gase said the star running back's hamstrings felt a little tightAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tarell Basham and Lawrence Cager join the list of Jets injuries The theme of training camp in 2020 for the Jets has been injuries. The team has been particularly hard hit at the wide receiver position. Un...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • GANGGREENNATION.COM
