Tevin Coleman did not suit up for the Jets’ preseason opener against the Giants due to personal reasons, according to Robert Saleh.
Coleman had been seeing first-team repetitions at running back along with Ty Johnson, Michael Carter and La’Mical Perine during the first two weeks of training camp. With Coleman absent, Johnson and Carter spearheaded a run-heavy New York offense Saturday night. Johnson rushed for 33 yards on nine carries and Carter contributed 22 yards on seven carries, as well as one reception for nine yards.
Perine, meanwhile, rushed for 30 yards on 12 carries in relief duty of Johnson and Carter, who worked almost exclusively with the Jets’ starters.
New York was also rookie wideout Elijah Moore for its preseason opener. Moore is day-to-day with a groin injury suffered in practice during the week, according to Saleh. The hope is that the Ole Miss product can return to the field in time for the Jets’ upcoming joint practices with the Packers.