Adonai Mitchell may have been dealing with more than a finger harm. It seems he also has a case of amnesia — at least when it comes to the finger on his proper hand that has stored him out of motion for 4 video games.
The Jets’ No. 2 receiver addressed the media Friday for the first time since sustaining the thriller harm in late September. But Mitchell didn’t recall how he damage the finger, if an operation was a must as he remained sidelined or any other particulars regarding the harm.
“I really can’t even think back that far,” Mitchell said. “I’ve been so focused on what I want to do, which is to be back out there with the guys. That really slipped my mind.”
Asked if he was stunned that he missed so much time, he said: “To be honest with you, I really can’t tell you. I’ve just been so locked in and so ready to get back and help the team. That’s all I’ve been thinking about. That’s all I can think about.”
Most importantly to the Jets, Mitchell is prepared to return Sunday against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. He practiced absolutely Friday.
New York Jets large receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) stretches during follow in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Bill Kostroun for NY Post
Asked how the finger feels when catching passes, the speedy receiver said: “I feel great, man. I got 10 of them things. I’m just ready to ball with the guys.”
Head coach Aaron Glenn initially listed Mitchell as day to day after he popped up on the harm checklist Sept. 24. Glenn said Mitchell got his finger caught in a teammate’s jersey. He didn’t play that Sunday against the Lions. A few weeks later, the staff acknowledged Mitchell underwent a minor process.
Getting Mitchell back will give the Jets their full allotment of cross catchers for the first time since the opening drive of Week 1. Rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle harm in that sport, and didn’t return until last Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, when the first-round decide hauled in six passes for 103 yards and a landing.
The offense has struggled to put the ball in the finish zone in latest weeks, managing only 4 touchdowns over the last three video games. On the season, the Jets are averaging 18.7 factors, the sixth-lowest mark in the league. Over the first two weeks with a wholesome Mitchell, they put up a mixed 40 factors. Mitchell, the Jets’ high deep menace, caught 9 passes for 123 yards in these contests.
“I can’t even put into words how excited I am,” Mitchell said. “I think we have all the pieces that we need, and I just can’t wait.”
Said Geno Smith: “With all the playmakers that we have, when you have a guy like AD out there, he can stretch the field, he can be a possession guy, and I think him, Garrett [Wilson], Coop, they just present a lot of different challenges for the defense. And so the more guys, the merrier.”
New York Jets large receiver Adonai Mitchell speaks to the media after follow in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Bill Kostroun for NY Post
The 2-4 Jets discover themselves at a essential juncture of the season, with two dwelling video games against beatable opponents, the Browns and Raiders. It is a probability for them to get back to .500. Mitchell is keen to make an affect.
“I’m feeling great,” he said. “I just want to help the team, contribute to some W’s. That’s all I’ve been thinking about.”