What happened: Ponds is in line to play Sunday after a calf injury in late July cost him most of training camp and kept him inactive for Week 1 against Tennessee. Aaron Glenn said the rookie defensive back handled full work Thursday after a limited session Wednesday and is ready to compete. Glenn also said Will Mcdonald Iv should be available, while Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr., Kene Nwangwu and Joseph Ossai were ruled out.
Why it matters: New York heads into its home opener at 1-0 after last week's win over Tennessee, so getting another defensive back available matters with four players already down for Week 2. Ponds' debut also puts a spotlight on the second-round pick the Jets took at No. 50 in April after his calf setback delayed his first game action.
By the numbers: Ponds was the No. The Jets ruled out four players for Sunday, while Mcdonald Iv went from a Thursday injury-report addition to available for the game.
What to watch: Friday's final inactive list will determine whether Sterling Shepard or Tyler Johnson is elevated from the practice squad with Omar Cooper Jr. out. Sunday will show how large a role Ponds gets in his first regular-season action.