Todd Bowles could be running Jets defense again vs. Colts

Todd Bowles may be handling the defensive play-calling duties again this week.

The Jets head coach couldn’t say whether defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers would return for Sunday’s game against the Colts. Bowles ran the defense against the Broncos with Rodgers away from the team with a “serious” health issue.

Bowles said he hoped to know more Monday, but the Jets may not have anything to announce yet out of respect for Rodgers. There was a report that Rodgers would take an extended leave.

“I don’t know how true that is yet,” Bowles said on a conference call Monday. “Once I know more I can say more. I’m not saying he is yet. I’m hoping for the best. But we’ll see how it goes.”

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