Jets’ Coles doubtful due to concussion
Hempstead, N.Y. ? New York Jets receiver Laveranues Coles was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against Washington because of a concussion, jeopardizing a streak in which he has started every game since 2001.
Coles was injured Sunday against Buffalo and didn’t practice all week. He hasn’t missed a game since his rookie season in 2000 and has a string of 104 consecutive regular-season starts. He’s the only NFL wide receiver to start in every game since 2001.
“I always want to play,” Coles said Friday. “I’m wholeheartedly into it and I always feel good. I feel like if I’m able to walk then I’m able to play. With something like this, I have to let the doctors and our coaching staff do their jobs in coming up with the right decision and trust that.”
Coles was injured with 7:41 left in a 13-3 loss last Sunday when he jumped to catch a pass from Chad Pennington and was hit in the middle of the back by Terrence McGee. Coles’ chest and head slammed to the turf and he stayed face-down for several minutes. He eventually walked off the field.

