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Jets QB Rodgers ready to go, CB Carter out for MNF vs. Bills
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Jets QB Rodgers ready to go, CB Carter out for MNF vs. Bills

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – Aaron Rodgers is off the New York Jets injury report and will be back under center Monday night against the Buffalo Bills.

The quarterback was a full participant Saturday after being limited Thursday and Friday with a sprained ankle. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier this week that Rodgers was also dealing with a hamstring issue.

But the 40-year-old Rodgers can play well after having his worst game with the Jets last Sunday when he threw three interceptions in a loss to Minnesota in London. The four-time NFL MVP’s leg was twisted awkwardly on one play, but he was able to stay in the game.

“He looked really good,” Ulbrich said. “He’s a magician in terms of the work he puts into his body and all the (regeneration) and everything else. He looks like Aaron, which is fantastic, as we all know.”

Ulbrich replaced the fired Robert Saleh on Tuesday and demoted offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as playcaller. Todd Downing, the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, will run the Bills’ struggling offense.

The defense will be without nickel cornerback Michael Carter II, who injured his back during pregame warmups last week and left the game early. Carter did not train all week and was ruled out on Saturday.

Linebacker CJ Mosley could return after missing the past three games with a toe injury. He is listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.

“We’ve been steadily progressing him in terms of the reps he’s doing in training,” Ulbrich said. “He felt the best he’s ever felt this week, so we’re hopeful.”

Ulbrich also said defensive tackle Leki Fotu was “trending” to play after spending the first five games on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. His practice window opened last week, but the Jets didn’t activate him because they felt he needed a little more time.

Linebacker Jamien Sherwood injured a hand during practice, but fully participated and was not included on the final injury report.

Tight end Tyler Conklin was questionable to play after being limited all week with a hip ailment. He is fourth on the team with 17 receptions.

The offensive line could get a big boost with the likely return of right tackle Morgan Moses, who missed two games with a knee injury but practiced fully Saturday and was removed from the injury report.