New York Jets pass rusher Will McDonald IV is set to receive increased playing time moving forward, even though he did not secure a trade before the deadline.
Increased Playing Time After Meeting
Head coach Aaron Glenn stated on Wednesday that McDonald has earned a larger role on the team. Glenn revealed that the two sat down for a one-hour meeting over the weekend.
According to comments reported by ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Glenn explained that McDonald has areas to improve upon and has done an outstanding job addressing them. Glenn added that everyone can look forward to seeing the player’s time on the field increase because of his efforts, noting that he has earned the right to do so.
Trade Request and Season Statistics
Prior to the trade deadline, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport shared that McDonald communicated his desire to be traded because of extreme frustration regarding his playing time usage.
Now in his fourth season with the franchise, the 27-year-old participated in only 24 snaps during the Sunday matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Throughout the current season, McDonald has accumulated 16 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble, with expectations for higher production during the remainder of the schedule.
