FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -Rex Ryan is optimistic New York Jets linebacker David Harris will play in the team’s playoff game at Cincinnati despite Harris missing a second straight day of practice Wednesday with a sprained right ankle.
“I think he’ll go just because of the guy he is,” the Jets coach said. “I know he’s jogging on it, so hopefully he’ll be able to practice maybe, but more importantly, play.”
Harris, the Jets’ leading tackler, wasn’t on the field for practice or on the stationary bikes Wednesday while the team worked outdoors.
Harris, one of the leaders of the NFL’s top-ranked defense, injured the ankle during the first half of the regular-season finale against Cincinnati on Sunday. He watched from the sideline in the second half.
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Running back Thomas Jones, who set a career high with 1,402 yards rushing, was a full participant in practice despite being listed on the injury report with a knee ailment.
“He’s going to play, you know that,” Ryan said. “He just had a little swelling in the knee.”
Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (hip), defensive end Shaun Ellis (knee) and cornerback Donald Strickland (quadriceps) were limited, while punter Steve Weatherford (right hamstring) was a full participant after resting Tuesday.
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