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Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell making a play during an NFL game against the New York Jets.
It’s time for a New York Jets debut.
Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is set to don the green and white colors for the first time this season. He was involved in the blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts.
Mitchell was inactive for the Week 10 contest against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Aaron Glenn explained that he needed some more time to familiarize himself with the playbook. Now, Mitchell will get to show what he has learned against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in front of the entire country.
Mitchell has two and a half years remaining on his $7.3 million rookie contract.
Mitchell Is Going to Get Plenty of Reps
With Garrett Wilson being placed on injured reserve, Mitchell is going to be expected to take on a heavy workload.
Mitchell, 23, was buried on the depth chart with the Colts. That won’t be a problem with the Jets. They don’t have that first-world problem in New York. The green and white are looking for someone to step up to the plate.
This will be Mitchell’s 26th NFL game of his career. He has been targeted 71 times, has caught 32 receptions for 464 receiving yards, and has averaged 14.5 yards per reception.
Mitchell has all the tools. He stands in at 6-foot-2 and weighs 205 pounds. At the NFL combine he ran a blazing 4.34 40-yard dash.
NYJ Announces Full Inactive List Ahead of Week 11
Gang Green took to social media to announce the inactives for the Patriots game in prime time.
That group included rookie cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, defensive lineman Braiden McGregor, running back Khalil Herbert, tight end Jelani Woods, and linebacker core special teamer Ja’Markis Weston.
This is a developing stor,y and we’ll provide new details as they become available.