EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is missing the first game of his NFL career after he was ruled out Sunday against the Carolina Panthers because of a knee injury.

The move was expected after Wilson was listed by the team Friday as doubtful to play, and he didn’t practice at all during the week. Still, coach Aaron Glenn wouldn’t rule out Wilson until the Jets announced their list of inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff.

Wilson was injured during the Jets’ 13-11 loss to Denver in London last Sunday. The team hasn’t specified the nature of the injury, but ESPN reported that Wilson is dealing with a hyperextended knee and would miss some time but avoided a major injury.

Wilson is New York’s leading receiver with 36 catches for 395 yards and four

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