Jets make final call on Adonai Mitchell after 4-game absence

The New York Jets' offense may actually be all the way back. Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins should give fans an extended look at a lineup featuring Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and Omar Cooper Jr. all together on the field at the same time.

Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday morning that Mitchell would, in fact, be making his return to the field after missing four games with a finger injury.

"Guys that will be full (participant): Kene (Nwangwu), AD (Mitchell), (T'Vondre) Sweat, (Will) McDonald," Glenn was then asked about Mitchell's availability specifically. "He's (Mitchell) full go."

It remains to be seen if Breece Hall and Dylan Parham will actually suit up on Sunday, but regardless, Geno Smith will have his full array of passing weapons to work with against a Dolphins team that doesn't necessarily have the best passing defense.

New York Jets offense could finally be operating at full capacity

Since the Jets offense first took the field in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, they have not been at full strength. Cooper suffered a high ankle sprain after taking the first pass of his career for a 30-yard catch-and-run scamper. He went on injured reserve and missed the next four games.

Mitchell was a more interesting case. Through the Jets' first two games, he was an important piece of New York's passing offense. He received 15 targets in games against the Titans and Green Bay Packers, hauling in nine of them for 123 yards.

Then, the following week in practice, Mitchell got his finger caught up in a jersey, requiring surgery and a four-week absence to recover from the injury. Glenn said earlier in the week that Mitchell's return was contingent on pain management. It seems like he's handling it just fine.

Since Mitchell went out of the lineup, the Jets offense has been missing a consistent vertical threat. The former Indianapolis Colts draft pick has blazing speed and will command the respect of opposing defenses.

With all three of Wilson, Mitchell, and Cooper lined up against the Dolphins, the Jets offense will have the opportunity to really air it out. Miami's pass defense is one of the worst in the league.

According to Sumer Sports, the Dolphins rank 31st in EPA/pass allowed, giving up an average of .28 expected points on every passing down.

After a few meh outings from Smith, fans should expect nothing less than a return to form for their veteran quarterback with his full array of weaponry.

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