Jets' Joseph Ossai: Cleared to play against Detroit
Rotowire
Ossai (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Ossai was trending in the right direction for Week 3 after logging a full practice Friday, and the veteran pass rusher has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. It will be Ossai's 2026 regular-season debut, and he's expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind starters Will McDonald and Kingsley Enagbare.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Questionable for Sunday
Rotowire
Ossai (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Ossai was limited in the Jets' Wednesday and Thursday practices before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The defensive end could suit up for his 2026 debut in Sunday's game against the Lions as a rotational edge rusher.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Limited in practice Wednesday
Rotowire
Ossai (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Ossai was unable to play in the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday due to a persistent foot injury. The defensive end was unable to suit up for a practice in Week 2, which renders his start to Week 3 prep a somewhat positive development. Ossai will need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid any injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Lions.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Still not practicing Thursday
Rotowire
Ossai (foot) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Ossai sat out Sunday's win at Tennessee due to a foot injury he suffered during the preseason, and he still hasn't been able to return to practice. Unless he can practice in some capacity Friday, he'll likely be sidelined again in Week 2 versus the Packers.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Ruled out for Sunday
Rotowire
Ossai (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Ossai has been considered week-to-week since sustaining a foot injury in the Jets' Aug. 28 preseason finale against the Giants. Ossai was unable to practice in the week leading up to the regular-season opener, and it is unclear if the defensive end will be ready to to play in Week 2 against the Packers.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Passes physical, removed from PUP
Rotowire
Ossai (undisclosed) passed his physical and was removed from the Jets' active/PUP list Tuesday.
Ossai opened training camp on the PUP list while tending to an unspecified injury. He's since been cleared to participate in practice, though it's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers. Ossai signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets in March after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Bengals. The 2021 third-rounder projects to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Will McDonald and 2026 No. 2 overall pick David Bailey.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Probably won't return this week
Rotowire
Ossai (undisclosed) is unlikely to return to practice this week, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
The defensive end was moved to the active/PUP list in late July due to a minor injury. Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Ossai should come back soon, per Rosenblatt. The former Bengal signed a three-year, $36-million free-agent deal with New York in March and should play a significant role once he returns.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Placed on active/PUP list
Rotowire
The Jets placed Ossai (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Ossai is working through a minor injury and should not be stranded on the PUP list for too long. The defensive end signed a three-year deal with the Jets in March and is set to start across from 2026 first-rounder David Bailey when the regular season commences.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Joseph Ossai: Joining Jets on three-year deal
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets on Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Ossai has recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him down the stretch for the Bengals in 2025. He had 5.0 sacks in 14 games prior to the injury, tying his career high from the previous season. Ossai's new deal, which includes $22.5 million in guaranteed money, can become official Wednesday at the start of the new league year. He projects as a starter at defensive end for the Jets at this point, though that could change if the team adds a pass rusher with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Won't return for Week 18
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Ossai didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he'll miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury Sunday. The Texas product appeared in 14 games for the Bengals this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on Cincinnati's defensive line while Ossai is sidelined in Week 18.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Sits out of Wednesday's practice
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.
An ankle injury has prevented Ossai from playing in each of the Bengals' last two games, and he would likely have to return to practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Browns on Sunday. Cameron Sample and rookie first-rounder Shemar Stewart would continue to see more snaps at defensive end if Ossai cannot play in Week 18.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: DNP Wednesday
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Ossai missed his first game of the season last Sunday against the Dolphins and is currently on pace to miss consecutive games. If the defensive end is unable to upgrade his practice participation during Thursday or Friday's sessions, he will likely be ruled out once again for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Rookie Shemar Stewart started his first game since Week 9 last Sunday after being activated off injured reserve (knee issue), and if Ossai must miss another contest, Stewart could see another 51 percent defensive snap share game.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Tending to ankle injury
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ossai picked up a shin issue back in Week 14 at Buffalo, but it's not clear if his current status is related or if there's a new problem. Either way, he'll probably have to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to have a shot to play in Week 16 at Miami.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Gets after Jackson
Rotowire
Ossai recorded four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in Thursday's 32-14 win over the Ravens.
Ossai has been among Cincinnati's best pass rushers this season, and he made his presence known in Thursday's win. His first sack of the game forced Lamar Jackson to fumble at the Ravens' goal line, and he later followed that up with another sack that forced Baltimore to punt in the second quarter. Ossai now has 5.0 sacks on the season, 3.0 of which have come in his last four games.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Re-signing with Cincinnati
Rotowire
Ossai and the Bengals have agreed to a one-year, $7-million deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The move comes after the defensive end recorded career highs in defensive snaps (543), tackles (46), sacks (5.0) and forced fumbles (two). It also comes with fellow defensive end Trey Hendrickson on the trade block. Ossai, who missed his rookie season with a meniscus injury, has started just three of the 47 regular-season games he's appeared in over the last three campaigns, but he might have a chance to start in 2025.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Back to practice in full
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
After sitting out the first two games of the season, it looks like Ossai should be available for Monday's game versus the Rams. He'll mix in on the edge behind starters Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Not expected back in Week 2
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) is not expected to play Week 2 versus the Ravens, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Ossai has been limited in practice this week while recovering from his ankle injury, and he now appears unlikely to return this weekend against Baltimore. The linebacker will now set his sights on the Bengals' Week 3 contest with the Rams.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Limited in practice
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ossai has yet to fully recover from an ankle injury that kept him out of the team's Week 1 loss to the Browns. Though participating in practice is a good sign, it remains to be seen if the 23-year-old will be ready for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Ruled out for Week 1
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) won't play in Sunday's season opener against the Browns, per coach Zac Taylor, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Ossai was unable to practice in the leadup to Week 1 after suffering a high ankle sprain in the final preseason game. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 2 against the Ravens.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Unavailable for practice
Rotowire
Ossai (ankle) was a non-participant at the Bengals' practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
As expected, Ossai was unable to practice for Cincinnati to open the week and he's unlikely to play in Week 1 versus the Browns, though the linebacker could return as soon as Week 2 according to Chris Roling of Bengals Wire. Ossai is still recovering from the high ankle sprain he suffered in the team's preseason finale Aug. 26.
