Muhammad Wilkerson Injury: Updates on Jets Star's Toe and Return

New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson suffered a toe injury in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills. Wilkerson didn't play in Week 13 against Miami, Week 14 against the Vikings, or Week 15 against the Titans. He is active for Week 16. 

Continue for updates.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Wilkerson Active for Week 16

The Jets confirmed Wilkerson's status:

Friday, Dec. 19

Wilkerson Questionable vs. Patriots

The Jets' official Twitter feed has an update on Wilkerson's status:

Saturday, Dec. 13 

Wilkerson Out vs. Titans

The Jets provide an update on Wilkerson's status:

 Friday, Dec. 12

Wilkerson Doubtful vs. Titans

The Jets' official Twitter feed has an update on Wilkerson's status: 

Thursday, Dec. 11

Wilkerson Limited in Practice, 50/50 for Week 15

Rex Ryan talked about Wilkerson's status for Sunday, according to Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press:

Friday, Dec. 5

Wilkerson Out vs. Vikings

The Jets' official Twitter feed has an update on Wilkerson's status of Sunday:

Wilkerson Continues to Progress

Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press has an update on Wilkerson from head coach Rex Ryan:

Thursday, Dec. 4

Wilkerson Misses Practice Thursday

According to Kimberly A. Martin of Newsday, Martin missed practice again:

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Wilkerson Unlikely to Play vs. Vikings

Darryl Slater of NJ.com provided an update on Muhammad Wilkerson as he continues to rehab his toe injury:

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Wilkerson Out of Walking Boot, Status Unclear vs. Vikings

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has the latest on Wilkerson:

Saturday, Nov. 29

Wilkerson Out vs. Dolphins

The Jets' official Twitter feed has an update on Wilkerson's status:

Friday, Nov. 28

Wilkerson Unlikely to Play, Hopes He'll Return This Season

Kimberly A. Martin of Newsday has Rex Ryan's thoughts on Wilkerson's status:

Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press has more:

Thursday, Nov. 27

Wilkerson Still Not Practicing

Eric Allen of NewYorkJets.com announced Wilkerson's status from today's practice.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Rex Ryan Not Optimistic About Wilkerson's Status

Rich Cimini of ESPN reports an update on Wilkerson's status, courtesy of head coach Rex Ryan:

Newsday's Kimberley A. Martin added more from Ryan: 

Wilkerson Not Present at Practice

Darryl Slater of NJ.com reported on Muhammad Wilkerson from Jets practice on Wednesday:

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Neither defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (the Jets' best player) nor rookie tight end Jace Amaro were present at the team's practice Wednesday.

(...)

It remains unclear if either player will be able to participate when the Jets host the Dolphins next Monday night.

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Tuesday, Nov. 25

Wilkerson Talks Toe Injury

Brian Costello of the New York Post provided an update on Wilkerson's status from the man himself:

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The Jets may have lost more than just a game Monday night, as starting defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson exited in the second quarter with a toe injury and did not return.

Wilkerson would not discuss the injury after the game. He would not say how he hurt the toe, which toe or if he expects to play Monday against the Dolphins.

“I’m not commenting on that,” Wilkerson said.

When asked if he wanted to return to the game, he said, “Of course I wanted to go back.”

Jets coach Rex Ryan said he was not sure how severe Wilkerson’s injury is, but said it is a cause for concern.

“Sometimes with a toe, these things don’t sound all that much, but can be serious,” Ryan said.

 

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Monday, Nov. 24

Wilkerson Suffers Toe Injury

The New York Jets were already having a bad night against the Buffalo Bills on Monday. Things only got worse when defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson left the game with a toe injury.

According to Eric Allen of NewYorkJets.com, Wilkerson's questionable to return:

The Jets would later rule him out for the rest of the game: 

The 25-year-old entered Week 12 as the Jets' leader in sacks, with 4.5. His 28 tackles were also fifth on the team.

The Jets' pass rush has been one of the team's few positives in 2014, with New York's 27 team sacks tied for 10th in the NFL. Wilkerson's been a steady presence on the defensive line for New York, and his absence undoubtedly leaves a big hole.