Brief

Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell set to return after mystery finger injury

Mitchell says he feels fine and is eager to contribute as the Jets prepare for a home game against the Dolphins.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:58:24 GMT

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is expected to return Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium after missing four games with a mysterious finger injury, the team said on Friday.

What happened

Mitchell was placed on the injury list on September 24 after his right‑hand finger became caught in a teammate’s jersey during a game. He missed the following Sunday’s matchup with the Detroit Lions and later underwent a minor procedure, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets listed him as day‑to‑day while he recovered.

What the reports add

The New York Post reported that Mitchell could not recall how the injury occurred or whether surgery was required, saying he "really can’t even think back that far." He also said he has been focused solely on returning to the field. The outlet noted that Mitchell practiced fully on Friday, October 23, and said he feels great when catching passes, adding he "got 10 of them things" and is "just ready to ball with the guys."

What was said

Mitchell told reporters, "I really can’t even think back that far… I’ve been so focused on what I want to do, which is to be back out there with the guys. That really slipped my mind." He also said, "I feel great, man. I got 10 of them things. I’m just ready to ball with the guys." Coach Aaron Glenn said Mitchell’s finger was caught in a teammate’s jersey and confirmed the minor procedure. Geno Smith, a teammate, said, "With all the playmakers that we have, when you have a guy like AD out there, he can stretch the field, he can be a possession guy, and I think him, Garrett [Wilson], Coop, they just present a lot of different challenges for the defense. And so the more guys, the merrier."

How it came about

The Jets have struggled offensively, averaging 18.7 points per game, the sixth‑lowest in the league, and have scored only four touchdowns in their last three games. Mitchell’s return gives the team its full complement of pass‑catchers for the first time since Week 1, when rookie Omar Cooper Jr. also missed time with an ankle injury. The Jets are 2‑4 and face home games against the Browns and Raiders in the coming weeks.

Key facts

Adonai Mitchell missed four games with a finger injury after it was caught in a teammate's jersey on Sept. 24. (nypost.com)
Mitchell practiced fully on Friday, Oct. 23, and is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins. (nypost.com)
The Jets are averaging 18.7 points per game, the sixth‑lowest in the NFL. (nypost.com)