Jets fans won’t have to wait long to see Davante Adams’ debut.
Adams is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers – just six days after he was acquired in a trade with the Raiders – interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich revealed.
“I think so,” Ulbrich said.
It’s a dual matter of Adams getting up to speed in the playbook and healing the hamstring injury that caused him to miss the past three games.
He was expected to be a full participant in Tuesday’s walkthrough, which was not open to the media.
“That’s a challenge for (play-caller) Todd Downing and the offensive staff, getting him up to speed as fast as possible,” Ulbich said.
“Fortunately, there’s a lot of familiarity with the offense. It’s a system he’s been a part of for years. I don’t foresee it being a huge obstacle getting him going and involved.”
Downing is calling plays within the framework of an offense designed by coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who was stripped of calling plays last week when Ulbrich took over for the fired Robert Saleh.
Hackett was the Packers offensive coordinator for three years, working with Aaron Rodgers and Adams.
Ulbrich joked that he has faced Rodgers and Adams together “too many times.”
“Their connection and the chemistry between those guys is just so unique,” Ulbrich said. “They spent so much time together, for one, but they are both high football IQ guys.”
Adams is wearing his traditional No. 17 jersey after rookie Malachi Corley switched to No. 14.
Garrett Wilson wore No. 17 during his two seasons but switched to No. 5 in the offseason.