Irvin Charles Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Dolphins vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 26, 2025
Moved to reserve/PUP list
The Jets placed Charles (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Charles will be required to miss a minimum of four games to start the 2025 season after being placed on the reserve/PUP list. The 28-year-old wideout tore his ACL in Week 14 last season and is not ready to return to the field as he continues to recover.
Jul 19, 2025
Ends up on active/PUP list
Charles (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver and special teamer tore his ACL in Week 14 of the 2024 campaign and ended the season on injured reserve. It remains unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign, though he can return from the PUP list once he's ready to practice. Charles has played on more than 200 special-teams snaps in each of his two seasons with the Jets.
Mar 28, 2025
Officially back with Gang Green
Charles (knee) re-signed with the Jets on Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles entered the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent and was tendered by the Jets in early March, so Friday's signing was essentially a formality. Charles tore his ACL in Week 14 of last season and finished the year on IR, and it's not clear if he'll be ready to play by the start of the 2025 campaign. He did most of his work last season on special teams, logging 212 snaps with that unit versus just nine on offense over 13 games.
Mar 7, 2025
Will stay a Jet
The Jets tendered Charles (knee) on Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 at Miami, but the Jets seem to have some hope he'll be able to return to action at some point in 2025. He played nearly all of his snaps in 2024 on special teams and projects to play a similar role in the upcoming campaign.
Dec 11, 2024
Officially moves to IR
The Jets placed Charles (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The move was a foregone conclusion, as Charles suffered an ACL injury Sunday against Miami and won't return to action this season. He finishes the campaign with no catches on one target over nine offensive snaps. Charles' absence will be primarily felt on special teams, as he was a key part of that unit for New York this season.
Dec 11, 2024
Suffers season-ending injury
The Jets announced Wednesday that Charles (knee) sustained a season-ending ACL injury during the team's Week 14 loss to the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles figures to be placed on IR in short order. A key special-teams contributor, the timing of Davis' knee injury is particularly unfortunate, as he now faces the difficult task of attempting to rehab in time for the start of the 2025 campaign.
Dec 8, 2024
Leaves game due to knee injury
Charles (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles injured his knee early in the fourth quarter. He's serving in a depth role at wide receiver and did not record a target before leaving Sunday's game.
Oct 21, 2024
Gets first target of season
Charles didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Charles made a valiant effort on his first target of the season, nearly getting both knees down on a low catch in the back of the end zone, but it looked like he couldn't quite maintain control on his way to the ground. His spot on the roster is safe thanks to Charles' contributions as the gunner on special teams, but Charles has been targeted on offense only twice in 19 NFL games.
Sep 5, 2024
Fades injury report
Charles (hip) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles sustained a hip injury during the Jets' second preseason game against the Panthers. He was held out of the preseason finale against the Giants, but Charles appears to be over the injury and will suit up for Monday's regular-season opener against the 49ers.
Aug 17, 2024
Injures hip in preseason game
Charles is questionable to return to Saturday's exhibition contest against Carolina due to a hip injury.
ANALYSIS
Charles didn't draw a target before getting hurt, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return to the game. The 6-foot-4 wideout has had a strong camp and has a solid chance of making the 53-man roster if the toe issue doesn't prove to be serious. As with last year, Charles may see most of his work on special teams if he does make the cut, though it's certainly possible that he could get more opportunities on offense this season.
Jan 7, 2024
First career target in Week 18
Charles didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Charles saw his first career target in the season finale but didn't catch it. He dressed in 12 games for the Jets but played almost exclusively on special teams. Charles added a special teams tackle in the win over New England, bringing his season total in that category to seven (six solo).
Dec 6, 2023
Limited to special teams
Charles played all 23 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Though he was active ahead of Randall Cobb as the Jets' No. 5 receiver, Charles was relegated exclusively to a special-teams role while Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee (ankle) and Allen Lazard handled all the available wideout snaps. Even if the injury Brownlee sustained forces him to miss this Sunday's game against the Texans, Cobb -- if active -- may get the nod over Charles as the No. 4 option at receiver.
Nov 2, 2023
Logs full practice Wednesday
Charles (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles was unable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Giants after sitting out of the Friday practice leading up to Week 8. His full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he is on track to play in Week 9 against the Chargers on Monday night. Charles has appeared in two games this season -- 33 snaps on special teams and seven on offense -- without recording a stat.
Oct 29, 2023
Inactive for Week 8
Charles (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Charles is dealing with a shoulder injury that forced him to sit out practice Friday after logging a pair of limited sessions to begin Week 8 prep. He came into the weekend considered doubtful to play, so it's no surprise that he'll sit out the rivalry game against the Giants. Charles has played just seven offensive snaps without logging any stats over two games for the Jets, so his absence will primarily impact the team's special-teams unit.
Oct 27, 2023
Officially doubtful
Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Charles (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Charles has suited up for each of the Jets' last two games, handling a depth role on offense while also contributing on special teams, but it looks like he will need to sit out Sunday's matchup. If so, his next chance to take the field would be Week 9 versus the Chargers.
Oct 11, 2023
Signed to active roster
The Jets signed Charles to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Charles was called up to make his NFL debut versus the Broncos on Sunday, and it looks like he could get another chance to see game action Week 6 against Philadelphia. Against Denver, he failed record any stats and played 20 out of 22 total snaps on special teams.
Oct 9, 2023
Returns to practice squad
Charles reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Charles was elevated to the active roster for the first time in his career Sunday versus Denver, failing to record any stats while playing 20 out of his 22 total snaps on special teams. The wide receiver will now have to wait for his next opportunity to join the Jets.
Oct 7, 2023
Elevated for Week 5
The Jets elevated Charles from their practice squad on Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles will get his first chance to suit up in an NFL contest this season after being activated for the Jets' season finale as a rookie last year. New York currently has a healthy wide receiver corps, so Charles isn't likely to see much (if any) action on offense Sunday versus Denver.
Sep 20, 2023
Joins practice squad
Charles signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Charles was waived by the team on Saturday, but he'll get another opportunity with the franchise. The 26-year-old spent last season on the team's practice squad and may be poised to do so again in 2023.
Sep 16, 2023
Dropped by Jets
Charles was waived by the Jets on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Charles was primarily a special teams contributor for the Jets. After going undrafted in 2022. He bounced back-and-forth between practice squad and active roster during his rookie campaign. If he does not again land with the practice unit, he will be free to look for a new opportunity.
Jan 7, 2023
Added to active roster
The Jets signed Charles from the practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Charles spent the preseason with the Jets before being waived as part of the team's final roster cuts in late August. The undrafted wideout has spent the entirety of his rookie campaign on the team's practice squad, and he's now in line to make his NFL debut during Sunday's regular-season finale against Miami. Charles, who caught four passes for 27 yards during the preseason, will likely slot into a deep reserve role alongside Braxton Berrios and Denzel Mims.
Sep 1, 2022
Comes back on practice squad
The Jets signed Charles to the team's practice squad Wednesday, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles originally joined the Jets in May as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Indiana (Pa.), but he was subsequently waived. Throughout the team's three preseason contests, the 25-year-old collected four catches for 27 yards. Charles will now provide a depth option for New York if the team's receiving corps is bothered by injuries this season.
Aug 29, 2022
Waived by the Jets
The Jets waived Charles on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Charles was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Indiana (Pa.) and played well during training camp. Per Wilson, the Jets plan to sign Charles to their practice squad if he clears waivers.
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