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          New York Jets

          Cumberland, Patterson out for Jets

          • Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2014, 07:10 PM ET
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              Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Syracuse University. You can follow him via Twitter @RichCimini.
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          EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- This hardly qualifies as a surprise, but tight end Jeff Cumberland and cornerback Dimitri Patterson were scratched by the New York Jets for Friday night's game against the New York Giants.

          This marks the second straight missed game for both players. Cumberland is dealing with Achilles' tendon tightness and Patterson is recovering from calf, ankle and quadriceps injuries. Because Rex Ryan doesn't play starters in the final preseason game, it likely means that Cumberland and Patterson are done until the regular season.

          Rookie Jace Amaro will start for Cumberland, Antonio Allen for Patterson.

          Also not playing for the Jets are cornerback Dee Milliner, wide receiver Jalen Saunders and linebacker IK Enemkpali, a surprise inactive. The rookie linebacker hasn't missed any practice time due to injury.