Sources: Jets expect David Harris (shoulder) to be ready for Week 1

ByRich Cimini ESPN logo
Monday, August 29, 2016

New York Jets linebacker David Harris, who underwent an MRI on his injured right shoulder Sunday, is expected to be ready for the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Harris was hurt in a pileup at the end of the second quarter Saturday night against the New York Giants. He left the stadium with his right arm in a sling, with coach Todd Bowles saying he wasn't certain of the severity.

It apparently is only a bruise -- a two-week injury, one source said.

The 32-year-old middle linebacker won't play in the final preseason game on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he wouldn't have played any way because Bowles is planning to rest most of his starters.

The Jets haven't played without Harris since 2008, his second year in the NFL. He's one of the most durable players in the league and the quarterback of the Jets' defense -- "the glue," according to Bowles.