New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner was inactive for the first week of the season with a high-ankle sprain. The Jets wanted Milliner back in the line up for the second game of the season against the Green Bay Packers and it has been interesting watch his statues change throughout the week.
At first head coach Rex Ryan was hopeful and said he’d have a better idea on Wednesday.
Rex Ryan hopes Dee Milliner will be ready for Packers game on Sunday. But he doesn't know yet. Better idea on Wednesday. #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) September 8, 2014
On Wednesday, “hopeful” became “cautiously optimistic.”
Dee Milliner practiced on a limited basis. "cautiously optimistic" Rex said of Milliner playing. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 10, 2014
That “cautiously optimistic” feeling from the Jets and Ryan became “pretty confident” a day later.
Ryan feels "pretty confident" that Milliner will play. #nyj
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 11, 2014
Either way it looks like Milliner will be returning to action a little over a month since he suffered that high-ankle sprain.