Minkah Fitzpatrick Cleared for Week 4
Minkah Fitzpatrick is cleared to return against Chicago after missing time with a groin injury.
Minkah Fitzpatrick Injury Update
NYJSLast updated:
Minkah Fitzpatrick is cleared to return against Chicago after missing time with a groin injury.
Current Status
StatusCleared
Injurygroin
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Fitzpatrick's return gives the Jets a proven safety back in the middle of the secondary. That helps New York against deep shots and gives the defense another player who can make a play on the ball when Chicago tests them downfield.
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Minkah Fitzpatrick Injury History
5 updates · Latest October 2, 2026
Minkah Fitzpatrick Upgraded to Full Practice
Minkah Fitzpatrick was upgraded to full participation Thursday while working through a groin injury.
Minkah Fitzpatrick Expected to Miss Multiple Games
Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss multiple games with the groin injury he suffered in Week 1. He is expected to miss Week 2, and a Week 3 return is considered unlikely.
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Minkah Fitzpatrick Diagnosed With Strained Left Groin
Minkah Fitzpatrick sustained a strained left groin and did not return after leaving the Jets' Week 1 win over Tennessee.
Minkah Fitzpatrick Leaves Week 1 With Groin Injury
Minkah Fitzpatrick injured his groin against Tennessee and was downgraded to doubtful to return during the second half.
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