Jets vs. Patriots inactives: Bless Austin out for New York’s season finale

Inactives for New York’s season finale against the Patriots.

The Jets will be without one of their starting cornerbacks for their season finale against the Patriots, as Bless Austin is out with an illness.

Austin did not practice at all during the week. New York welcomes back Javelin Guidry against New England after the undrafted free agent missed Gang Green’s win over the Browns with a knee injury. Jeff Smith is also active after being listed as questionable with a knee injury.

The Jets’ inactives for Week 17 include Lawrence Cager, Trevon Coley, James Morgan, James Murray and Ross Travis. Greg Van Roten is active after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the week.

As for the Patriots, they will be without a host of players Sunday. Starting running back Damien Harris, (ankle) center David Andrews (calf) and Shaquille Mason (calf) are all out for New England. Anfernee Jennings, Brian Hoyer, Terez Hall, D’Angelo Ross and Dee Virgin round out the Patriots’ inactives.