There is some encouraging news for the New York Jets and Garrett Wilson.

Wilson, who is currently dealing with a concussion, is expected to be a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, according to the latest injury update. This is a positive development after he missed last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs while working through the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Wilson originally suffered the injury during the Jets’ Week 8 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Late in that game, he made a 15-yard reception before taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn. The hit resulted in an unnecessary roughness penalty, but Wilson continued through the final offensive sequence before experiencing symptoms afterward.

The Jets subsequently placed him in concussion protocol, and he was unable to practice during the week leading up to their matchup with Kansas City. New York ultimately ruled him out for that game, which was the first game Wilson had missed this season.

Now, seeing him get back on the practice field, even in a limited capacity, is definitely a step in the right direction.

What This Means for His Availability

Obviously, there is still a process Wilson needs to complete before he can return to game action. Being listed as a limited participant does not mean he has cleared concussion protocol, and the Jets will need to see how he progresses throughout the week.

Still, this is much better news than another missed practice, especially with New York preparing for a divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Wilson has been the Jets’ leading receiver this season, recording 43 receptions for 527 yards and three touchdowns through eight games. Losing him against Kansas City was a significant absence for an offense that needs its best playmakers available.

The Jets are coming off a 35-12 loss to the Chiefs, and getting Wilson back would give Geno Smith another important weapon in the passing game.

I’m not going to say he’s definitely playing Sunday because we simply don’t know that yet. The next couple of practices will be important, and his progress through the concussion protocol will ultimately determine whether he can suit up against Buffalo.

But after missing last week’s game, getting back to limited practice is certainly an encouraging sign.

We’ll have to keep an eye on his practice status Thursday and Friday. Hopefully, Wilson continues making progress and is able to return to the field this weekend.