New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson could be back sooner than expected, but it will not be this week. Wilson will not practice Friday and is set to miss Sunday's Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers due to the hyperextended knee he suffered in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos , according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

The initial timeline for Wilson's return indicated that he would likely miss multiple weeks and perhaps return after the Jets' bye week, keeping him out for as few as two games. However, there is now hope that the Jets' top receiver could be back as soon as next week's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals .

Coach Aaron Glenn fielded three questions from reporters in his Wednesday media availability regarding Wilson's status and delivered

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