McDonald, who recorded a sack in the Jets’ 31‑13 win against the Titans, has accumulated 18.5 sacks over the past two seasons, underscoring his role as a key defensive contributor for New York.
Alongside McDonald, the Jets confirmed that wide receiver Omar Cooper (ankle), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), running back Kene Nwangwu (back injury) and linebacker Joseph Ossai (foot) remain out of practice. All four are listed as week‑to‑week, indicating they are likely to miss the upcoming Sunday matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Rookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds, who was previously limited by a calf issue, and linebacker Jamien Sherwood, recovering from a knee injury, have both been upgraded to full participation. Ponds, who did not see any snaps in the Tennessee game, is set to make his NFL debut in the Packers contest.
Cornerback Jarvis Brownlee (shoulder) and defensive lineman David Onyemata (rest) were also cleared for full participation, adding depth to the Jets’ defensive roster as they prepare for Sunday’s game.