NY Jets news: Greg Zuerlein's job status, Mike Williams injury, Dion Dawkins trash talk

  • Greg Zuerlein isn't going anywhere
  • Mike Williams injury update
  • Dion Dawkins trash-talks Micheal Clemons
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The NY Jets have a kicker problem again. One year after putting together the best season by any kicker in franchise history, Greg Zuerlein has fallen off the proverbial cliff and is losing the Jets football games.

Zuerlein missed what would've been a game-winning field goal in the team's Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos and likely just cost the Jets another game on Monday night with a pair of brutal misses.

Despite missing from 43 yards and 32 yards in the windy conditions in Monday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, Zuerlein still has the full support of the Jets. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters after Monday's game that he's not concerned about Zuerlein's struggles to start the season.

The 36-year-old kicker has connected on just 66.7% of his field-goal attempts this season and has essentially lost two games for the Jets. The Jets don't plan to make a change anytime soon, but it's hard to trust their kicker to make any field goals at this stage.

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Mike Williams injury update

Wide receiver Mike Williams was involved in the play that ultimately sealed the Jets' fate on Monday night, slipping on a deep Aaron Rodgers pass late in the fourth quarter on a play that would be intercepted by Bills cornerback Taron Johnson.

To add insult to injury, Williams was shaken up on the play and remained down for quite some time. Ulbrich told reporters after the game that Williams was being evaluated for a head injury.

It's unclear at this time if Williams has suffered a concussion, but if he has, he could miss at least a game or two. Williams wasn't the only Jets player to depart Monday's game with an injury, either.

Safety Chuck Clark left the game with an ankle injury in the first quarter while cornerback D.J. Reed injured his groin and did not return. The Jets are hurting in more ways than one following their Week 6 loss to the Bills.

Dion Dawkins trash-talks Micheal Clemons

Dion Dawkins and the Bills managed to get the last laugh in their Monday night win over the Jets. The ever-talkative Dawkins made sure to rub dirt in the wound following his team's victory.

Dawkins called out his bitter rival Micheal Clemons following the game, insisting he was in the Jets' head while bragging about "getting him out of his game." He went on to take a shot at Clemons for missing a tackle of Josh Allen on what would be the final non-kneel down of the game.

That's not all. Dawkins took to social media after the game to take even more shots at Clemons and the Jets. Just take a look for yourself.

Dawkins continues to make him public enemy No. 1 in the eyes of many Jets fans, but until their favorite team starts winning games, he'll continue to have the last laugh. Clemons was a non-factor on Monday night β€” as he is in most games.

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