New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson (leg) visited with a doctor Thursday, Feb. 18, and said his leg responded great. Wilkerson will start his rehab ahead of schedule.

Footballguys View: There have been some who think the Jets should move on from Wilkerson, but people inside the Jets’ facility will privately tell you he is the best player on defense by far – and one of the two or three best on the team as a whole. The Jets would do well to work on keeping him around.