Brown and Tippmann Return but Tomlinson Added to Jets' Injury Report

Three offensive linemen provided the notable names on the New York Jets' injury report Thursday.

In two positive developments heading toward the Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, starting right guard Joe Tippmann returned to practice in a limited capacity while the Jets opened left tackle Duane Brown's 21-day practice activation window. The 38-year-old Brown was a full participant on his first day back.

Meanwhile, starting left guard Laken Tomlinson surprisingly popped up on the injury report as limited with a hamstring issue. Tomlinson, an ironman of sorts, has made 89 straight starts dating back to his days as a San Francisco 49er.

Tippmann has been dealing with a quad injury that forced him to leave the Week 6 win over Philadelphia. The 6-foot-6 interior lineman did not practice at all last week, so his limited participation bodes well for his availability come Monday night.

Brown played 100 percent of the snaps through the season's first two weeks, but a hip problem forced him to Injured Reserve on September 23. He missed training camp while recovering from offseason rotator cuff surgery. 

Linebacker Chazz Surratt was the Jets' lone non-participant on Thursday. Wide receivers Randall Cobb and Irvin Charles were full participants after missing the Week 8 win over the New York Giants due to shoulder injuries. 

Wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who is battling through a knee issue, was the only DNP on the Chargers' injury report. Tight end Gerald Everett (hip), who was inactive against Chicago last week, was a full participant as was quarterback Justin Herbert (left finger).

The Jets will host the Chargers in the final game of the NFL's Week 9 slate on November 6 at 8:20 pm ET.

Jets vs. Chargers Injury Report 

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Jets 
LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) — DNP 
OT Mekhi Becton (knee) — LP 
WR Xavier Gipson (ankle) — LP 
OL Joe Tippmann (quad) — LP 
OL Laken Tomlinson (hamstring) — LP 
LT Duane Brown (hip) — FP 
WR Randall Cobb (shoulder) — FP 
WR Irv Charles (shoulder) — FP 

Chargers 
WR Joshua Palmer (knee) — DNP 
DL Morgan Fox (oblique) — LP 
LB Eric Kendricks (ribs) — LP 
TE Gerald Everett (hip) — FP 
WR Jalen Guyton (knee) — FP
QB Justin Herbert (left finger) — FP  
DL Otito Ogbonnia (knee) — FP 

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