Darryl Roberts is back

For better or worse, the Jets are getting healthy. Cornerback Darryl Roberts, who the Jets re-signed this offseason to start alongside Trumaine Johnson, is set to return after a three-game absence for a calf injury. This is big for the Jets secondary that’s actually played well without Roberts. Rookies Bless Austin and Arthur Maulet have played admirably on the outside without Roberts and Johnson, and the Jets should keep that duo in the starting lineup for both consistency’s sake and to slowly work Roberts back to game speed.

Roberts didn’t play particularly well when he started for the Jets, but his presence should provide a solid bench boost for a team that is woefully thin in the secondary. The Bengals offer a good spot for Roberts to regain his confidence in coverage and help him become a solid contributor for the Jets down the stretch as Austin and Maulet continue to develop as starters.