Ryan unsure of Tomlinson's status

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan didn't sound overly confident that he'll have LaDainian Tomlinson available for Thursday night's game against the Broncos in Denver.

The future Hall of Fame running back suffered a knee injury in Sunday night's loss to the Patriots and wouldn't have been able to practice Monday if the Jets had held one. Instead, Tomlinson was an observer during the Jets' light walk-through, simply watching as his teammates ran a few plays in preparation for Thursday.

"Not real sure yet," Ryan said of Tomlinson's status. "I think he's going to be OK, but I have not heard for sure yet."

Asked if Tomlinson has a knee sprain, Ryan said: "Again, I have no idea what the extent [is]. I heard through our trainers that we think he's going to be OK."

He doesn't think he'll be able to practice Tuesday because of the injury, which occurred when a defender was blocked into him on a punt return.

"I caught it and tried to make a move real quick," Kerley said, "and then he hit my knee and I just kind of got twisted up."