Jets' Garrett Wilson out multiple games with hyperextended knee

New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after suffering a knee injury late in the team’s 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London last week, team officials said. An MRI revealed a hyperextended knee that is not believed to involve major structural damage, but the club expects Wilson to miss multiple games as he begins a short recovery period.

Wilson did not practice Wednesday through Friday and was listed doubtful for Week 7 before the club moved toward ruling him out for the game. Coach Aaron Glenn said the team would monitor Wilson’s progress through the week and determine his availability based on how he responds to treatment. “We’ll see how he progresses during the week,” Glenn said. Wilson, who underwent imaging and additional testing after the trip to London, acknowledged his concern about the injury. “Just pray that everything comes back good,” he said following the game.

The injury is a major blow to an offense that has struggled through a 0-6 start. Wilson leads the Jets with 36 catches for 395 yards and four touchdowns and has accounted for a large share of the team’s receiving production this...