FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New York Jets and their 32nd-ranked passing offense will be without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson for at least the next four games, as he was placed on injured reserve Thursday for the first time in his career.

The Jets (2-7), winners of two straight, face the New England Patriots (8-2) on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium.

Wilson injured his right knee on Sunday -- the same knee he hurt in Week 6, which caused him to miss the next two games. He's eligible to return in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars , although there could be some thought to shutting him down for the rest of the season.

The decision to place him on IR comes two days after coach Aaron Glenn sparred with reporters over Wilson's status.

A miffed Glenn refused to divulge any i

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