Darrelle Revis Injury: Updates on Jets Star's Groin and Return

The New York Jets announced superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis is active for the team's Week 3 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles despite battling a groin injury.

Head coach Todd Bowles said Revis returned to practice in a limited fashion on Sept. 24, according to Dennis Waszak Jr. of the Associated Press. 

Revis said he was dealing with a strain and considered himself day-to-day, per Kimberley A. Martin of Newsday.

Revis was a cornerstone on the Rex Ryan-coached Jets teams that made the AFC title game in each of the first two seasons Ryan was at the helm.

As the Ryan era began its decline, Revis tore his ACL in 2012, was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013 and then spent 2014 with the AFC East rival New England Patriots and won a Super Bowl.

Arriving this offseason as a free agent along with Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine, "Revis Island" is now back in the Big Apple under a new defensive-minded coach in Todd Bowles. As revamped as the New York secondary is, Revis' presence in the lineup is critical for the team's success.    

In two games, the Jets are 2-0, and Revis is making an impact with three fumble recoveries and one interception. 

Skrine (5'9", 185 pounds) has the build that is more suitable for the nickel cornerback spot, but he played on the outside opposite Joe Haden for the Cleveland Browns in 2014 and acquitted himself well. That's what earned him the lucrative payday to join the Jets, so Skrine could move into Revis' role if the injury hinders the 30-year-old.