Jets missing 2 key players at practice ahead of NFL Week 5 matchup vs Browns

The New York Jets continue to deal with significant injury concerns heading into their NFL Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, with two important offensive players still absent from practice Thursday.

Breece Hall (quad), Adonai Mitchell (finger) not seen participating in practice again Thursday, per @Al_Iannazzone. — Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 8, 2026

Breece Hall (quad), Adonai Mitchell (finger) not seen participating in practice again Thursday, per @Al_Iannazzone.

Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 8, 2026

Running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell were both not seen participating during the early portion of Thursday's practice.

Breece Hall remains sidelined with quad injury

Aug 14, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Hall continues to work his way back from a quadriceps injury that forced him to miss New York's Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears. The running back was not present for warmups Thursday, marking another missed practice as he attempts to return for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn previously described Hall's injury as week-to-week, and his continued absence makes it increasingly difficult to envision him being ready to play Sunday without a significant change over the next 48 hours. Hall initially suffered the injury during New York's Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions.

If Hall cannot return, Braelon Allen would once again be expected to handle the bulk of the Jets' running back workload. Allen handled all 16 touches given to New York running backs in the Week 4 loss to Chicago, finishing with 14 carries for 59 yards along with two receptions for eight yards.

Adonai Mitchell also misses another practice

Aug 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Mitchell is facing a similar situation at wide receiver. The young receiver was not present for Thursday's warmups because of a finger injury, putting him on track to miss another practice ahead of Sunday's game.

Mitchell has already missed the Jets' last two games after suffering the finger injury in practice. Glenn said Wednesday that Mitchell remains week-to-week, while the specific nature of the injury has not been disclosed.

The continued absence of both Hall and Mitchell is especially concerning for a Jets offense that struggled badly in Chicago. New York managed just 157 total yards and 12 points in the 23-12 loss, while quarterback Geno Smith completed only 8 of 15 passes for 119 yards.

The Jets will have another opportunity to get both players on the field Friday before final injury designations are announced. New York enters Sunday's matchup at 1-3, while the Browns are 3-1 and have won three straight.