During today’s press conference with the New York media, Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles acknowledged that with two weeks remaining before the team’s September 11th home opener, there is a chance that right tackle Breno Giacomini will be a no go come kickoff. Giacomini has been plagued by back pain since the opening days of training camp.
Bowles on whether RT Breno Giacomini will be available WK1: "I have no idea. It's getting close and he hasn't practiced yet, so we'll see."
In his absence, career back-ups Brent Qvale and Ben Ijalana have alternated at the position in practice and through the first two preseason games as they both look to take Giacomini’s spot for however long he’s sidelined.