Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, the most experienced wideout on the team, suffered a neck injury during last night’s practice/scrimmage, as Daniel Popper of the New York Daily News writes. The injury occurred during 7-0n-7 drills, when Enunwa dove for a pass from Christian Hackenberg and hit his head on the ground. He attempted to get to his feet, but fell immediately on his face.
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Head coach Todd Bowles indicated that he is uncertain of the severity of the injury at this point. He did say, however, that it is the same shoulder and neck issue that kept Enunwa out of all three minicamp practices, which makes the injury even more concerning.
If Enunwa is out for any length of time, it will seriously weaken an already thin receiving corps. Gang Green, of course, has initiated a full rebuild and jettisoned veteran wideouts Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker this offseason, leaving Enunwa — who broke out in 2016 with 58 catches for 857 yards and four touchdowns — as the No. 1 wideout by default. Behind him is a mix of rookies and castoffs from other clubs, none of whom have stood out in camp thus far. Assuming Hackenberg takes over the starting quarterback role at some point this season, the lack of weapons he has at his disposal will make it tough for the Jets’ front office to fairly evaluate him.
After trainers tended to Enunwa for several minutes, he was able to get to his feet and walk slowly off the field.