In their game against Denver Broncos on Sunday, New York Jets might be left without their two veteran playmakers Tevin Coleman and Jamison Crowder. Running back Coleman was ruled out on Friday for the next game with a non-COVID-19 illness while wide receiver Jamison Crowder is doubtful after not practising all week because of a groin injury.

Although Coleman had a full practise session on Friday he appeared on the final injury report after apparently feeling ill during the day. The 28-year-old running back, in his first season with the 0-2 Jets, has 48 yards rushing on 14 carries in two games.

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He’s been a member of a backfield committee that includes rookie Michael Carter and Ty Johnson. In Coleman’s absence, New York has La’Mical Perine and Josh Adams, both of whom have yet to play this season. One of them is expected to play Sunday.

Meanwhile, Crowder hasn’t practised all week after tweaking his groin late last week and being inactive against New England. Coach Robert Saleh said Crowder is expected to be a game-time decision this week, but the fact he didn’t participate in team drills makes it unlikely he plays.

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Crowder had a groin injury coming into the regular season, but he tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to sit out the opening against Carolina. The wide receiver stated he would have been able to play if it hadn’t been for his sickness, and he seemed to be on track to play last week before being scratched during pregame exercises.

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Despite the time off, Saleh doesn’t anticipate Crowder to have to ease back into the offence once he’s healthy.

“From a conditioning standpoint, he’ll be fine, but from a schematic standpoint, he knows his scheme like the back of his hand,” Saleh said. “He executed it in Washington, he’s been here long enough, he’s a veteran, so he’ll be fine. When he’s ready to roll, he’ll be able to jump right in.”

With inputs from the Associated Press