The Jets will be without a starting-caliber pass catcher in Detroit. Tight end Mason Taylor has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a thumb injury, according to the club’s final Week 3 injury report and head coach Aaron Glenn.

Mason Taylor is out for the Jets’ Week 3 game at Detroit with a thumb injury. He did not practice on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and the team listed him as Out on its final injury report of the week. The Jets have not given a return timeline.

What is Mason Taylor’s injury status for Week 3?

Taylor is listed as Out, the designation the league defines as “will not play.” The official Week 3 injury report, published Friday afternoon, lists Taylor with a thumb injury and a did-not-participate in all three practices. The club has not described the severity of the injury, whether imaging is pending, or how long he is expected to be unavailable, and nothing beyond the designation itself has been characterized by the team.

What did Aaron Glenn say about Mason Taylor’s availability?

Glenn confirmed Taylor would not play, grouping him with two other absences. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Glenn said Fitzpatrick (groin), Mauigoa (quad) and Taylor (thumb) “all did not practice this week and will be out on Sunday.” He offered no further detail on Taylor’s thumb and no projected return date. The Jets practiced Friday and were scheduled to hold a walk-through Saturday before flying to Detroit.

Which other Jets are out or doubtful against the Lions?

Two other players carry an Out designation and one is doubtful. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad) join Taylor on the Out list, while running back Kene Nwangwu (back) is doubtful. Receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) and edge Joseph Ossai (foot) are questionable; Glenn said Mitchell caught his finger on a jersey during Thursday’s practice. Edge David Bailey (elbow) practiced fully all week and carries no designation. The full week-by-week table is maintained on our Jets injury report hub.

When and where do the Jets play the Lions in Week 3?

The Jets play at Detroit on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Ford Field, with FOX carrying the broadcast. Both teams enter at 1–1. Our Jets vs. Lions Week 3 preview breaks down the matchup between the NFL’s top-ranked defense and a Detroit offense averaging 362 yards a game, and the Week 2 overtime loss to Green Bay set up the trip. The rest of the season is laid out on the Jets schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mason Taylor playing against the Lions?

No. The Jets listed Taylor as Out on their final Week 3 injury report, published Friday, September 25.

What is Mason Taylor’s injury?

The club listed the injury as a thumb. The Jets have not characterized the severity beyond that designation.

Did Mason Taylor practice this week?

No. He was listed as a did-not-participate on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Has the team given a return timeline for Mason Taylor?

No. Head coach Aaron Glenn said Taylor will be out on Sunday and did not provide a timeline beyond this game.

Which other Jets are ruled out for Week 3?

Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad) are also listed as Out.

Who is doubtful or questionable for the Jets in Week 3?

Running back Kene Nwangwu (back) is doubtful. Receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) and edge Joseph Ossai (foot) are questionable.