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McGraw

Tongue has not been playing particularly well. Coleman has been great for a rookie.

McGraw was entering his fourth season with the Jets. He’s recovering from a knee injury.

With Eric Berry (knee) out for the year, McGraw and Sabby Piscitelli are prepping for bigger roles. They’ll be tested right out of the gate by Matthew Stafford’s powerful arm and the Lions’ aggressive scheme. McGraw is 32 and was never strong in pass coverage.

He has struggled in coverage, but without him the Dolphins had their way with the Chiefs last week. He’ll be tested in run support against the Broncos’ persistent ground attack. QB Ricky Stanzi, WR Jerheme Urban, TE Anthony Becht, T Steve Maneri, DT Jerrell Powe, DE Brandon Bair, and LB Demorrio Williams are also inactive.

The severity of the injury isn’t yet known. Donald Washington and/or Sabby Piscitelli would pick up extra snaps if McGraw is out for Week 9. McGraw has been a downgrade in pass coverage from Eric Berry, but he’s held up well in run defense.

McGraw has never been great in coverage, but losing him in advance of a game against the Patriots is never a good thing. Donald Washington and Sabby Piscitelli will see his snaps, and both are replacement-level talents at best.

McGraw hasn’t exactly been an ace in coverage this season, but the Dolphins had their way with the Chiefs secondary missing him last week. His run support will be tested against Tim Tebow and Willis McGahee on Sunday.

He’s been replaced at strong safety by Sabby Piscitelli. If McGraw can’t return, it will be bad news for the Chiefs with the Jets going run heavy this afternoon.